On Maharashtra Day, the state reaffirmed its green mobility push by unveiling the Maharashtra EV Policy 2025, a comprehensive five-year plan to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and expand EV infrastructure.
The Cabinet cleared a Rs 1,993 crore budget for this initiative—more than double the Rs 930 crore allotted under the previous policy, which ended on March 31, 2025. The policy aims to tackle two key challenges: affordability and range anxiety. It promises 10% subsidies across electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger vehicles, and buses, including those operated by state and municipal corporations. For electric goods carriers, tractors, and farming equipment, the subsidy increases to 15%. Additionally, all EVs sold and registered in Maharashtra will remain exempt from motor vehicle tax and registration fees. One of the standout features of the policy is the commitment to install a charging station every 25 km along state and national highways—an effort to make long-distance EV travel feasible and hassle-free. EVs will also enjoy toll-free travel on major expressways, including the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, Samruddhi Mahamarg, and Atal Setu.
Maharashtra, already a leader in electric mobility, ranked second nationwide in EV ownership in FY2025 with 246,221 units—12.52% of the national share. It topped sales in key segments: electric two-wheelers (2.11 lakh units), cars and SUVs (17,133 units), and buses (2,104 units). The state also saw strong performance in April 2025, with 19,475 EVs sold, securing the No. 2 spot behind Uttar Pradesh. While Maharashtra leads in e-2Ws and e-PVs, it currently lags in electric three-wheelers, placing 10th nationally in April. The policy’s targeted subsidies aim to close this gap and stimulate demand in the cargo and last-mile delivery segment.
Backed by a strong manufacturing base—Tata Motors, Mahindra, Bajaj Auto, and Piaggio—the policy further positions Maharashtra as a front-runner in India’s zero-emission future. With incentives spanning across consumer, commercial, and infrastructure sectors, the EV Policy 2025 could redefine how the state drives toward clean, sustainable mobility.
