30% of Vehicles in Maharashtra to Go Electric by 2030
Maharashtra launched a bold new Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy on April 1, 2025. The policy runs until March 31, 2030, with a target of making 30% of all vehicles electric in the state.
Officials want Maharashtra to become India’s top EV hub. The plan focuses on three areas:
- Robust charging infrastructure
- EV manufacturing support
- Attractive financial incentives
The initiative is part of the state’s Clean Mobility Transition Model, aiming to reduce 325 tonnes of PM 2.5 and 1,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases from the transport sector in five years.
Incentives for EV Buyers and Fleet Operators
To boost adoption, the state is offering generous incentives:
- Electric four-wheelers (transport use): Up to ₹2 lakh
- Electric buses: Up to ₹20 lakh
Target beneficiaries include:
- 1 lakh electric two-wheelers
- 25,000 electric four-wheelers
- 1,500 electric buses (private and public)
Other benefits for EV owners:
- 100% exemption from motor vehicle tax
- No registration renewal fees
- Full toll exemption on Mumbai-Pune and Mumbai-Nashik expressways
A committee led by the Chief Secretary will explore toll waivers for more roads managed by the Public Works Department.
Strong Focus on Charging Infrastructure
The policy includes major steps to expand charging access across Maharashtra:
- Charging stations every 25 km on highways
- Mandatory chargers in all new residential buildings
- One charger in every government office parking lot
- 50% of parking in new commercial buildings reserved for EVs
- 20% charging provision in shared parking of older commercial complexes
The government will also offer 15% viability gap funding to ease the cost of installing public chargers.
Government Fleets Must Go Electric
All new vehicles purchased by state departments for city use must be 100% electric. In urban areas like Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, and Amravati, 50% of city utility vehicles must be electric.
Boost for Innovation and Green Technology
To stay future-ready, the state will invest in EV R&D and training:
- ₹15 crore grant for battery innovation, green hydrogen, and EV-to-grid tech
- New EV-related courses by the Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE)
- Automated Testing Stations to ensure EV and battery safety
