KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Maharashtra EV Policy 2025 approved
- Zero registration cost and zero toll on select expressways
- More concessions for commercial buyers as well
Maharashtra has approved the EV Policy for 2025, and with that, there comes a lot of relief for the electric vehicle buyers, something, and also an ambitious target of achieving 30% electric vehicle penetration by 2030. Effective from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030, the policy outlines a range of incentives and subsidies for EV buyers while focusing on addressing one of the key challenges, charging infrastructure, along with other reliefs for the end consumers. Read on to find out what in there in store for you, but before that, make sure to join the 91wheels WhatsApp Community of avid petrolheads to never miss out on any latest news and automotive updates.
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Maharashtra EV Policy 2025- No Registration Tax, Expressway Tolls, & More
Under the Maharashtra EV Policy 2025, the state continues to waive motor vehicle tax and registration fees for all EVs, maintaining financial ease for buyers. In a major push for clean mobility, the policy also introduces toll-free travel for four-wheeled passenger EVs and electric buses on key expressways like the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, Samruddhi Mahamarg, and Atal Setu. Additionally, EV buyers can avail of a 10% price concession on electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, four-wheelers, and buses. Electric goods carriers, tractors, and farm equipment benefit even more, with a 15% subsidy. The government has earmarked subsidies of up to Rs. 10,000 for 1 lakh electric two-wheelers and up to Rs. 1.5 lakh for 10,000 electric passenger cars, reinforcing its commitment to driving EV adoption in the state.
Impetus On Charging Infrastructure Across State
The Maharashtra EV Policy 2025 places a strong emphasis on expanding charging infrastructure to support rising EV adoption. It mandates charging stations every 25 km along state and national highways and requires all government parking lots to have at least one EV charger. New residential buildings must include a community charging point, while 50% of parking in new commercial buildings and 20% in existing ones must be EV-ready. In FY 2024-25, Maharashtra accounted for 12.52% of India's EV sales, with 246,221 units sold. The state led the country in sales of electric two-wheelers, passenger cars, SUVs, and commercial EVs, including a 21% year-on-year growth in electric passenger vehicles.
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Verdict
Maharashtra continues to loom around the top spot in the manufacturing as well as adoption of EVs. This new policy aims to further strengthen the trust of buyers to make this significant shift with much lesser inhibitions. Not just this, the relaation in taxes and the supporting concession in price, not to forget toll free passage on expressways will witness a rising number of EV buyers in the state, helping in achieving their goals by 2030.
