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Maharashtra Launches Ambitious EV Policy 2025 with Broad Incentives and Infrastructure Push

The Maharashtra government has unveiled its comprehensive Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2025, aiming for one in every three registered vehicles in the state to be electric by 2030. The policy offers a range of purchase incentives—up to Rs0.2 crore for electric buses and goods carriers, Rs10,000 for the first 100,000 electric two-wheelers, Rs30,000 for 15,000 electric three-wheelers, and Rs150,000 for the first 10,000 electric cars. These benefits will be available only for EVs manufactured or registered in Maharashtra and will be passed on to consumers by OEMs.

To reduce pollution, the policy targets a cut of 325 tons in PM 2.5 emissions and 1 million tons of GHG emissions by 2030. EVs sold under the policy will be exempt from motor vehicle and toll taxes on select highways, and phased toll waivers are under discussion.

The state also mandates a robust EV charging infrastructure, requiring one fast charger every 25 km on highways and at fuel pumps and bus stations. A viability gap funding scheme will support this rollout. Additionally, new building codes will require 100% EV-compliant parking in residential projects and 50% in commercial buildings. Existing housing societies can install shared charging stations with member approval.

The policy promotes R&D through Rs15 crore in grants and aims to develop three centers of excellence focused on EVs, hydrogen tech, and charging systems. A digital battery passport system will be introduced to track EV battery health and lifecycle.

To bolster the circular economy, the policy encourages battery recycling by setting up hubs and urban drop-off points. The initiative aligns with the central government’s Rs10,900 crore PM Electric Drive Revolution approved in 2024 and reinforces Maharashtra’s position as a leader in India’s EV transition.