Maharashtra Approves EV Policy 2025-2030 | Allocates ₹1,993 crore

Maharashtra has approved its Electric Vehicle Policy 2025. The policy, effective until 2030, aims to transform the state’s transport sector and mitigate environmental issues related to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.

Financial Allocation and Policy Framework

The government has allocated ₹1,993 crore to implement the policy over the next five years.

The policy adopts the Clean Mobility Transition Model, which focuses on expanding charging infrastructure, ensuring environmental sustainability, fostering economic growth, enhancing energy security, and supporting renewable energy integration. The government plans to establish electric vehicle charging facilities every 25 km on state and national highways.

Financial Incentives for EVs

Maharashtra has set an ambitious target of achieving zero-emission transport by 2030. To encourage the adoption of EVs, the policy offers several incentives for both consumers and businesses.

• 10% discount for passenger mobility vehicles – The policy proposes a 10% discount on the original price for passenger electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, four-wheelers, state transport scheme buses (M3, M4), and special state/urban transport scheme buses.

• 15% discount will be offered for goods vehicles – 15% discount on goods carrier electric 3Ws, four-wheelers (transport – M1), four-wheeled LCVs, four-wheeled goods carriers (N2, N3), and electric tractors and single-axis cutting machines for agricultural purposes.

• Complete exemption of toll fees for four-wheeler EVs traveling on major highways, including the Mumbai-Pune Yashwant Rao Chavan Expressway, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Shivdi-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu, and Balasaheb Thackeray Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg (Samruddhi Mahamarg).

• Additionally, a 50% discount on toll fees will be provided for four-wheeler electric vehicles on other state and national highways under the jurisdiction of the Public Works Department.

• The policy exempts all electric vehicles sold and registered in the state from motor vehicle tax, as well as registration certificate or renewal fees.

Updated Rules for App-based mobility services

To enhance passenger safety and regulate the app-based mobility industry, the Maharashtra cabinet also approved the safety regulations.

• The policy mandates that aggregators providing app-based vehicles must ensure compliance with safety standards at both app and station locations.

• Real-time GPS tracking of vehicles is required to maintain transparency and allow passengers to track their rides.

• Additionally, emergency contact numbers must be readily available within the app, and drivers must undergo background verification to screen out potential security risks.

• Drivers operating app-based vehicles are required to receive training from certified institutions.

• Insurance coverage is made mandatory for drivers and co-passengers to provide financial protection in accidents or emergencies.

• App-based vehicles must be equipped with the necessary medical equipment to address medical emergencies promptly and prevent accidents.

• Women opting for ride-pooling services will be able to choose rides with only women drivers and passengers.

• The policy also emphasizes the need for app-based vehicles to comply with the Information Technology Act, 2000 fully.

• Related vehicle owners must complete various safety-related requirements to ensure passenger safety.