The central and state governments are running various schemes to promote electric vehicles (EVS) across the country. In this series, the Maharashtra government has recently announced its new EV policy. The objective of this policy is that by 2030 the total new vehicles registered in the state should be 30 percent electric vehicles.

Subsidy up to Rs 2 lakh on transport vehicles

According to the new policy, if a person buys an electric car for a taxi or commercial transport, the government will give him a subsidy of up to a maximum of ₹ 2 lakh. 25,000 electric cars will get the benefit of this scheme. At the same time, a subsidy of up to ₹ 1.5 lakh has been fixed for 10,000 cars on purchasing electric cars for personal use.

Assistance of up to Rs 20 lakh on e-bus

The government has also taken a big step to promote electric buses. A subsidy of up to ₹ 20 lakhs per bus will be given on 1,500 e-Basis, which will cover both private and city bus. However, the total number of buses will not exceed 3,000.

Heavy discounts on e-scooters and three-wheelers

The state government will give a subsidy of up to ₹ 10,000, equal to 10% of the price of the vehicle on the purchase of 1 lakh electric scooters. In addition, a subsidy of up to ₹ 30,000 will be given on 15,000 passenger e-rickshaws and 15,000 commercial three-wheelers to make the final mile connectivity electric.

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Relief in toll, tax and charging infrastructure

This policy will be effective from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030. During this period, EV owners will get 100% motor vehicle tax and registration renewal fees. The Mumbai-Pune and Mumbai-Nasik Expressway will also not be levied toll tax.
The government aims to set up charging stations every 25 km, facilitate EV charging in government offices and make mandatory charging points in new buildings.