Overview

• The Maharashtra government has allocated Rs 1,993 crore for the Electric Vehicle Policy 2025, aiming to promote EV adoption and manufacturing over the next five years.
• Full toll exemptions will be provided for electric four-wheelers and buses on three major expressways, with a 50% discount on other state and national highways.
• All EVs registered in Maharashtra will be exempt from motor vehicle tax, registration certificate fees, and renewal charges to reduce ownership costs.
• Charging stations will be installed every 25 km along state and national highways, with plans under consideration to mandate EV charging infrastructure in new housing societies.
• Purchase subsidies include 10–15% discounts on base prices for various EV categories, including two-wheelers, buses, and agricultural vehicles.