Maharashtra Lays Down India’s Most Ambitious Electrification Roadmap Yet; Aims 30% EVs by 2030

The Maharashtra government has introduced a new Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy for 2025, laying out a detailed plan to achieve 30 per cent EV penetration across the state by 2030. Approved by the Environment and Climate Change Department and to be implemented by the Transport Department, this policy replaces the 2021 version and will be effective from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030.

The policy sets targeted goals for various vehicle segments: 40 per cent for electric two- and three-wheelers, 30 per cent for electric four-wheelers and goods carriers, and 40 per cent for electric buses. It also aims for 10 per cent of new agricultural vehicle registrations to be electric by 2030. 

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To support this transition, the government has mandated that all new residential buildings be equipped with EV charging infrastructure. Specifically, 100 per cent of parking spaces must be charging-ready, including pre-wiring and space allocation. For commercial buildings, 50 per cent of parking must be EV-compatible, and existing commercial spaces are required to make 20 per cent of their parking EV-ready. Every new residential building must also include at least one dedicated community EV charging point.

Infrastructure expansion is a core component of the policy. Charging stations will be installed at 25 km intervals on major highways, while every government office parking area must have at least one charger. All Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus depots and stops will feature fast-charging stations, subject to technical feasibility. Special Planning Authorities and the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) are tasked with aligning building approvals and urban planning policies with EV infrastructure requirements.

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In terms of incentives, the policy offers substantial financial benefits for buyers. These include ₹10,000 for electric two-wheelers, ₹30,000 for three-wheelers, ₹1.5 lakh for non-transport electric four-wheelers, and ₹2 lakh for transport-category four-wheelers. Buyers of electric buses, heavy goods carriers, and agricultural EVs are also eligible for incentives up to ₹2 lakh. The number of vehicles eligible under each category will be capped. The incentives apply only to EVs registered and sold within Maharashtra, and are calculated as a percentage of the vehicle’s ex-factory cost.

In addition to subsidies for end-users, the policy offers support to EV manufacturers based in Maharashtra. Those registered in the state or producing EVs locally are eligible for production-linked incentives, provided the vehicles are registered in the state. This measure is expected to boost local manufacturing, support battery innovation, and enhance the state’s EV supply chain.

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The policy also introduces 100 per cent exemption from motor vehicle tax for all EVs sold and registered during the policy period. Passenger EVs will receive full toll exemptions on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway, Samruddhi Mahamarg, and Atal Setu. These corridors are being developed as “Sustainable Mobility Corridors,” which will serve as pilot zones for a future-ready transport network. 

From an environmental standpoint, the government estimates that the policy will help reduce PM 2.5 emissions by 325 tonnes and cut greenhouse gas emissions by one million tonnes by 2030.

The government also aims to lead by example. By 2030, all newly purchased government vehicles for use in cities must be electric. Additionally, 50 per cent of fleet vehicles operated by aggregators and city utility services in key cities—including Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, and Amravati—are expected to transition to EVs.

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To ensure adequate support for high-capacity charging infrastructure, the policy includes a framework for Viability Gap Funding (VGF), especially for DC fast-charging stations. Fire safety standards for EV charging setups in buildings will also be developed in consultation with the State Fire Advisor to ensure safe deployment.

In a significant alignment with national policy, the Pune–Mumbai Expressway has been chosen as one of the pilot routes under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The integration of hydrogen-powered vehicles on this corridor further highlights Maharashtra’s broader commitment to diversified clean energy mobility.