Maharashtra Electric Vehicle Policy 2025 • EVreporter

The Government of Maharashtra has notified the Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy – 2025, effective from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030. The policy was issued through a Government Resolution (GR) by the Transport Department on 23 May 2025. It outlines measures to support EV adoption, development of charging infrastructure, and promotion of EV manufacturing and allied sectors in the state.

EV Adoption Targets Across Segments

To accelerate the shift to electric mobility, Maharashtra has set a target for 30% of all new vehicle registrations to be electric by 2030, such that:

• Electric two-wheelers (L1 & L2) and passenger three-wheelers (L5M) are each expected to make up 40% of new registrations, given their widespread use in urban and semi-urban areas.

• Electric goods three-wheelers (L5N) and four-wheelers (cars) (M1) are targeted at 30% penetration, while light goods carriers (N1) should reach 25%, and heavy goods carriers (N2, N3) 20%.

• For e-buses, the policy mandates that 40% of the fleet operated by State Transport Undertakings (STUs) in six major urban agglomerations—Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, and Amravati—be electric. Non-STU buses are expected to achieve 15% electrification.

• Agricultural vehicles like electric tractors and harvesters are targeted for 10% electrification, introducing clean mobility to rural applications

• Fleet operators, aggregators, and the government’s own fleet are also expected to transition, with 50% of their vehicles required to be electric during the policy period.

Demand Incentives:

To make EVs more financially attractive, the Maharashtra government has allocated INR 1,740 crore to support the purchase of up to 1.75 lakh electric vehicles across different segments. Purchase incentives will range between 10% and 15% of the vehicle’s base cost, subject to specific caps.

The policy offers segment-wise purchase incentives, with subsidies ranging from a few thousand rupees for two-wheelers and three-wheelers to several lakhs for electric cars, goods carriers, buses, and agricultural vehicles. These incentives aim to significantly reduce the upfront cost of EVs across personal, commercial, and rural applications.

The incentives are applicable to pre-approved vehicle models and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Other benefits include:

• 100% exemption from motor vehicle tax for all EVs registered in Maharashtra during the policy period.

• Full waiver of registration and renewal fees, as per the MoRTH notification (2019).

• Toll tax exemption for passenger EVs on state expressways and major highways including the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, Samruddhi Mahamarg, and Atal Setu.

Charging Infrastructure

A critical enabler of EV adoption is charging access. The policy mandates the installation of charging stations every 25 km along national and state highways and makes it compulsory for existing fuel stations and MSRTC bus depots to set up fast chargers, subject to feasibility.

To support this, the government has committed INR 100 crore as Viability Gap Funding (VGF):

• DC fast chargers (50–250 kW) will receive up to ₹5 lakh per unit for 1,000 units.

• High-power DC chargers (>250 kW) are eligible for up to ₹10 lakh per unit for 500 installations.

Charging point operators are encouraged to adopt Unified Energy Interface (UEI) protocols for interoperability. All EV charging and swapping stations will benefit from concessional electricity tariffs, as per Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory commission (MERC) Order No. 217 of 2024. A digital single-window portal will facilitate approvals and monitor implementation.

The policy also supports vehicle-to-grid (V2G) pilot projects and introduces signage categories for green EV charging stations based on renewable energy use and battery storage.

EV-Ready Urban Planning

To ensure long-term access to charging, the policy mandates significant changes in building and township planning:

• All new residential buildings must ensure 100% EV charging-ready parking.

• New commercial developments must provide at least 50% EV-ready parking.

• Existing commercial buildings must retrofit at least 20% of parking spaces for EV charging.

• New housing societies must install at least one community charging station.

• Existing housing societies will require 50% member approval to implement shared EV charging spaces.

• Fire safety protocols and faster SPA (Special Planning Authority) clearances, including in MIDC areas, will be integrated into the EV infrastructure approval process.

The policy earmarks the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Mahamarg as pilot EV-ready corridors, with provisions for adequate fast charging and battery swapping. Other key highways across the state will also be electrified to enable clean intercity travel for both passenger and freight transport.

For more details, please take a look at the policy document.