Maharashtra's New EV Policy Pushes for 30% Adoption Milestone by 2030

In a significant stride towards sustainable mobility, the Maharashtra government has introduced its Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2025, setting an ambitious target of 30% EV adoption by 2030. This policy aims to transform the state's transportation landscape by promoting electric mobility and reducing dependence on fossil fuels. With a focus on infrastructure development, fiscal incentives, and regulatory support, the policy seeks to create a conducive environment for EV adoption across various vehicle segments.

The policy requires all new residential developments to be fully equipped with EV charging facilities, including a minimum of one shared charging point to serve residents. In the commercial sector, new constructions must allocate half of their parking capacity to EV charging, while existing commercial buildings with shared parking are tasked with outfitting at least 20% of their spaces with functional charging stations. Let's explore the other components of this policy.

New EV Policy for Maharashtra: All You Need to Know

Effective from April 1, 2025, until March 31, 2030, this policy is part of Maharashtra’s broader vision to emerge as a leader in electric mobility nationally. Through a blend of fiscal incentives, expanded charging infrastructure, and support for EV manufacturing, the state aims to significantly reduce air pollutants, targeting a decrease of 325 tonnes of PM 2.5 and cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 1,000 tonnes by 2030.

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The government is prioritising electric vehicle usage within its fleet, mandating that all newly purchased vehicles for city-related functions be electric. In major cities such as Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Amravati, and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, at least 50% of municipal utility vehicles acquired must be EVs.

To encourage adoption, the policy offers subsidies of up to Rs 2 lakh for electric four-wheelers used commercially and up to Rs 20 lakh for electric buses. The scheme plans to incentivise the purchase of 1 lakh electric two-wheelers, 25,000 commercial four-wheelers, and 1,500 electric buses for both city and private use. Buyers will benefit from exemptions on motor vehicle tax, registration renewals, and toll fees on key expressways, including Mumbai–Pune and Mumbai–Nashik.

Further provisions include a phased plan to extend toll exemptions to EVs across all roads managed by the Public Works Department. Charging stations will be strategically installed at 25 km intervals along highways, while government office parking areas are mandated to have at least one EV charger. Public charging infrastructure developers will receive viability gap funding covering up to 15% of installation costs to promote broader network development.

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Lastly, Maharashtra is committing Rs 15 crore through the Chief Minister’s EV R&D Grant to foster innovation in emerging technologies like advanced battery materials, electric motor systems, vehicle-to-grid connectivity, and green hydrogen production, solidifying its position at the forefront of the country’s clean mobility initiatives.