The cabinet of the Maharashtra government has approved the new electric vehicle (EV) policy for the state to boost the adoption of electric mobility. The new EV policy, which replaces the now-expired 2021 version, outlines a financial outlay of Rs 11,373 crore over the next five years, focusing on boosting EV production in the state, offering purchase incentives and expanding the charging infrastructure.
Alongside the new EV policy, the government has also cleared the long-awaited aggregator policy to bring regulations to app-based transport platforms like Uber, In-Drive, Rapido and Ola.
New Maharashtra EV Policy 2025
- The 2025 policy aims to achieve up to 30% of EV registrations out of all new vehicle sales by 2030.
- The new policy has also increased the number of categories for incentives to thirteen from the current five. Having said that, currently, incentives are limited to cars, two-wheelers, three-wheelers, state-run buses, and four-wheeler goods carriers. Now, the government has made a bold move by extending these benefits to heavy commercial vehicles as well, including private buses, trucks, utility vehicles used by corporations and municipalities, as well as trailers, dump trucks, and agri-trailers.
- The government has waived off road tax, road registration certificate and renewal fees for EVs in the state.
- The policy will also benefit from up to 10% subsidy on the base price of electric 2-wheelers, 3-wheelers, 4-wheelers (non-transport), state transport corporation buses, and private transport buses.
- Up to 15% rebates will be offered on the goods carrying electric 3-wheelers, transport 4-wheelers, light & heavy electric goods carriers, and electric tractors.
- The new policy also exempts electric 4-wheelers and buses from paying the toll taxes on select highways, including the Mumbai-Pune Yashwantrao Chavan expressway, Mumbai Trans Harbour Link road (Atal Setu), and the Mumbai-Nagpur Expressway. Other highways under the Public Works Department will offer 50% toll concessions.
- To expand charging infrastructure in the state, EV charging stations will be installed every 25 km along national and state highways. And if technically feasible, fuel stations (both existing and new) will be equipped with EV chargers, in partnership with oil marketing companies.
- All STU depots and terminals will be equipped with fast charging stations.
- Municipal corporations will also be instructed to allocate 1% of their annual budgets specifically for the development of EV-related infrastructure.
- The policy also emphasises industrial growth, support for local manufacturing, battery recycling and R&D initiatives.
Also See: Delhi EV Policy Update: No Ban on Bikes or Autos, EV Push Continues
Aggregator Policy
The Maharashtra cabinet has also approved a regulatory framework for app-based transport aggregators, under which operators like Uber, Ola, Rapido and inDrive will be required to obtain licenses and follow stringent safety, technical and operational norms. Key requirements include:
- Real-time GPS tracking and emergency contact integration
- Background checks for drivers
- Mandatory insurance for both passengers and drivers
- Strong grievance redressal systems
- Following cybersecurity guidelines as per the IT Act, 2000.
- A standout feature of the policy is a women-focused option, allowing ride-pooling users to select women-only travel, both in terms of drivers and fellow passengers.
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