24 May,2025 10:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The state aims to cut 325 tonnes of PM 2.5 emissions and 1,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases from the transport sector in the next five years. Representational pic
The Maharashtra Government's new Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy targets 30 per cent EV penetration across the state by 2030, officials announced on Saturday.
The policy, effective from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030, includes measures such as mandatory EV-charging infrastructure in new residential buildings and incentives such as toll exemptions for EV users, reported news agency PTI.
A government resolution issued by the transport department on Friday outlines plans to position Maharashtra as a leading EV hub in India through infrastructure development, manufacturing support, and financial incentives.
Under the policy, the state aims to cut 325 tonnes of particulate matter (PM) 2.5 emissions and 1,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases from the transport sector in the next five years, as part of its Clean Mobility Transition Model.
The policy proposes incentives of up to Rs 2 lakh for electric four-wheelers used for transport and Rs 20 lakh for electric buses, PTI reported. One lakh EV two-wheelers, 25,000 transport category EV four-wheelers and 1,500 EV private as well as city buses will get these incentives.
EVs registered during the policy period will be fully exempt from motor vehicle tax and registration renewal fees. Additionally, EVs will receive a 100 per cent toll exemption on the Mumbai-Pune and Mumbai-Nashik expressways.
A steering committee, chaired by the chief secretary, will review phased tax exemptions for EVs on other roads managed by the Public Works Department.
To improve the charging infrastructure, EV charging stations will be installed at intervals of 25 km along highways, with at least one charging point at every government office parking area. Public charging stations will receive viability gap funding covering up to 15 per cent of installation costs.
New residential buildings must be fully EV charging ready, including at least one community charging point. New commercial buildings must allocate 50 per cent of parking spaces for EV charging, while existing commercial buildings with shared parking need to equip 20 per cent of spaces with chargers.
The policy mandates that all new vehicles purchased for city travel by government departments be electric. In major cities such as Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Amravati, half of city utility vehicles procured must be electric.
Support for research and development in alternative battery technologies, motor technology, vehicle-to-grid integration, and green hydrogen production will be provided through a Rs 15 crore Chief Minister's EV R&D Grant.
The transport department will establish a network of Automated Testing Stations to conduct standardised safety assessments of EVs, including thermal runaway battery testing.
Finally, the Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE) will introduce specialised courses covering EV design, battery technology, charging infrastructure, power electronics, and energy management.
(With PTI inputs)
