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Time of India
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Maharashtra EV Policy: Maharashtra's Bold New EV Policy Aims for 30% Adoption by 2030, ET Infra
Advt Advt The new Electric Vehicle (EV) policy of the Maharashtra government seeks to achieve 30 per cent EV penetration in the state by 2030, officials said on Saturday. Among other things, the policy lays down that new residential buildings must provide EV charging facilities, and also offers incentives such as toll waiver for these eco-friendly transport department on Friday issued a government resolution announcing the new policy which will be in effect from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030. It aims to make Maharashtra a leading hub for EVs in India through incentives, infrastructure expansion and manufacturing support, said an official implementing this policy, the state wants to prevent 325 tonnes of PM 2.5 emissions and 1000 tonnes of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from the transport sector by 2030 as part of the Clean Mobility Transition Model , the GR said. The policy proposes incentives of up to Rs 2 lakh for electric four-wheelers used for transport and Rs 20 lakh for electric lakh EV two wheelers, 25,000 transport category EV four wheelers and 1500 EV private as well as city buses will get these incentives. It also provides for complete exemption from Motor Vehicle Tax and registration renewal fees for EVs registered during the policy period. EVs will get 100 per cent exemption from toll on Mumbai-Pune and Mumbai-Nashik Expressways, the GR said. A steering committee chaired by the chief secretary will also take a decision about granting tax exemption to EVs in phases on the remaining roads under the jurisdiction of the Public Works Department, it infrastructure will be developed at 25 km intervals along highways, and it will be ensured that there is at least one EV charging station at every government office parking space. Also, public charging stations will receive viability gap funding of up to 15 per cent of setup cost. All new residential buildings must be 100 per cent EV charging ready, with at least one community charging commercial buildings must earmark 50 per cent of parking for EV charging, while 20 per cent of space in existing commercial buildings with shared parking must have operational chargers, as per the new policy. The policy also lays down that all new vehicles purchased for city travel by government departments must be electric. In cities like Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Amravati, 50 per cent of city utility vehicle purchases must be state will also support research and development in alternative battery chemistries, motor technology, vehicle-to-grid integration and green hydrogen generation. A Rs 15 crore corpus will be created under the Chief Minister's EV R&D Grant to fund such initiatives, as per the policy. The transport department shall establish a network of Automated Testing Stations for EVs to conduct standardized safety assessments, including thermal runaway testing for batteries. The Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE) will introduce specialized courses in EV design, battery technology, charging infrastructure, power electronics and energy management, the policy contemplates.
Hindustan Times
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
New Maharashtra EV policy aims 30% adoption by 2030 through incentives, toll waiver and manufacturing support
New Maharashtra EV Policy will remain in effect between April 1, 2025 and March 31, 2030. New Maharashtra EV Policy will remain in effect between April 1, 2025 and March 31, 2030. (Getty Images via AFP) Check Offers The new Maharashtra EV Policy has received the green signal from the government. With this, the Maharashtra government is aiming to achieve 30 per cent electric vehicle penetration in he state by 2030. The new Maharashtra EV Policy promises a comprehensive supportive ecosystem for electric mobility. It lays down that new residential buildings in the state must provide EV charging facilities and also offers incentives such as a toll waiver for electric vehicles. The new Maharashtra EV Policy has become effective from April 1, 2025 and will remain enforced till March 31, 2030. The Maharashtra government claims that it aims to make the state a leading hub for electric vehicles in the country through incentives, infrastructure expansion and manufacturing support. With this policy, the state government aims to prevent 325 tonnes of PM 2.5 emissions and 1,000 tonnes of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from the transport sector by the end of this decade as part of the Clean Mobility Transition Model. 2025 Maharashtra EV Policy: What it offers The new Maharashtra EV Policy proposes incentives of up to ₹ 2 lakh for electric four-wheelers used in the transport sector. Also, it offers up to ₹ 20 lakh incentives for electric buses. One lakh electric two-wheelers, 25,000 transport category electric four-wheelers and 1,500 electric private as well as city buses will receive these incentives. It also provides for complete exemption from Motor Vehicle Tax and registration renewal fees for EVs registered during the policy period. EVs will get a 100 per cent exemption from toll on the Mumbai-Pune and Mumbai-Nashik Expressways. The policy further aims to make a decision about granting tax exemption to electric vehicles in phases on the remaining roads under the jurisdiction of the Public Works Department (PWD). Charging infrastructure will be developed at 25 kilometres intervals along the highways, and it will be ensured that there is at least one EV charging station at every government office parking space, states the policy. Also, public EV charging stations will receive viability gap funding of up to 15 per cent of the setup cost. All new residential buildings must be 100 per cent EV charging ready, with at least one community charging point. New commercial buildings must earmark 50 per cent of parking for EV charging, while 20 per cent of space in existing commercial buildings with shared parking must have operational chargers, as per the new policy. The new policy also lays down that all new vehicles purchased for city travel by government departments must be electric. In cities like Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, and Amravati, 50 per cent of city utility vehicle purchases must be electric. The state will also support research and development in alternative battery chemistries, motor technology, vehicle-to-grid integration and green hydrogen generation. A ₹ 15 crore corpus will be created under the Chief Minister's EV R&D Grant to fund such initiatives, as per the policy. Get insights into Upcoming Cars In India, Electric Vehicles, Upcoming Bikes in India and cutting-edge technology transforming the automotive landscape. First Published Date: 25 May 2025, 08:52 AM IST
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Maharashtra rolls out new EV policy; targets 30% adoption by 2030
The new Electric Vehicle (EV) policy of the Maharashtra government seeks to achieve 30 per cent EV penetration in the state by 2030, officials said on Saturday. Among other things, the policy lays down that new residential buildings must provide EV charging facilities, and also offers incentives such as toll waiver for these eco-friendly vehicles. The transport department on Friday issued a government resolution announcing the new policy which will be in effect from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030. It aims to make Maharashtra a leading hub for EVs in India through incentives, infrastructure expansion and manufacturing support, said an official release. By implementing this policy, the state wants to prevent 325 tonnes of PM 2.5 emissions and 1000 tonnes of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from the transport sector by 2030 as part of the Clean Mobility Transition Model , the GR said. The policy proposes incentives of up to ₹2 lakh for electric four-wheelers used for transport and ₹20 lakh for electric buses. One lakh EV two wheelers, 25,000 transport category EV four wheelers and 1500 EV private as well as city buses will get these incentives. It also provides for complete exemption from Motor Vehicle Tax and registration renewal fees for EVs registered during the policy period. EVs will get 100 per cent exemption from toll on Mumbai-Pune and Mumbai-Nashik Expressways, the GR said. A steering committee chaired by the chief secretary will also take a decision about granting tax exemption to EVs in phases on the remaining roads under the jurisdiction of the Public Works Department, it added. Charging infrastructure will be developed at 25 km intervals along highways, and it will be ensured that there is at least one EV charging station at every government office parking space. Also, public charging stations will receive viability gap funding of up to 15 per cent of setup cost. All new residential buildings must be 100 per cent EV charging ready, with at least one community charging point. New commercial buildings must earmark 50 per cent of parking for EV charging, while 20 per cent of space in existing commercial buildings with shared parking must have operational chargers, as per the new policy. The policy also lays down that all new vehicles purchased for city travel by government departments must be electric. In cities like Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Amravati, 50 per cent of city utility vehicle purchases must be electric. The state will also support research and development in alternative battery chemistries, motor technology, vehicle-to-grid integration and green hydrogen generation. A ₹15 crore corpus will be created under the Chief Minister's EV R&D Grant to fund such initiatives, as per the policy. The transport department shall establish a network of Automated Testing Stations for EVs to conduct standardized safety assessments, including thermal runaway testing for batteries. The Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE) will introduce specialized courses in EV design, battery technology, charging infrastructure, power electronics and energy management, the policy contemplates.
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Business Standard
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Standard
Maharashtra unveils new EV policy aiming for 30% adoption by 2030
The new Electric Vehicle (EV) policy of the Maharashtra government seeks to achieve 30 per cent EV penetration in the state by 2030, officials said on Saturday. Among other things, the policy lays down that new residential buildings must provide EV charging facilities, and also offers incentives such as toll waiver for these eco-friendly vehicles. The transport department on Friday issued a government resolution announcing the new policy which will be in effect from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030. It aims to make Maharashtra a leading hub for EVs in India through incentives, infrastructure expansion and manufacturing support, said an official release. By implementing this policy, the state wants to prevent 325 tonnes of PM 2.5 emissions and 1000 tonnes of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from the transport sector by 2030 as part of the Clean Mobility Transition Model, the GR said. The policy proposes incentives of up to Rs 2 lakh for electric four-wheelers used for transport and Rs 20 lakh for electric buses. One lakh EV two wheelers, 25,000 transport category EV four wheelers and 1500 EV private as well as city buses will get these incentives. It also provides for complete exemption from Motor Vehicle Tax and registration renewal fees for EVs registered during the policy period. EVs will get 100 per cent exemption from toll on Mumbai-Pune and Mumbai-Nashik Expressways, the GR said. A steering committee chaired by the chief secretary will also take a decision about granting tax exemption to EVs in phases on the remaining roads under the jurisdiction of the Public Works Department, it added. Charging infrastructure will be developed at 25 km intervals along highways, and it will be ensured that there is at least one EV charging station at every government office parking space. Also, public charging stations will receive viability gap funding of up to 15 per cent of setup cost. All new residential buildings must be 100 per cent EV charging ready, with at least one community charging point. New commercial buildings must earmark 50 per cent of parking for EV charging, while 20 per cent of space in existing commercial buildings with shared parking must have operational chargers, as per the new policy. The policy also lays down that all new vehicles purchased for city travel by government departments must be electric. In cities like Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Amravati, 50 per cent of city utility vehicle purchases must be electric. The state will also support research and development in alternative battery chemistries, motor technology, vehicle-to-grid integration and green hydrogen generation. A Rs 15 crore corpus will be created under the Chief Minister's EV R&D Grant to fund such initiatives, as per the policy. The transport department shall establish a network of Automated Testing Stations for EVs to conduct standardized safety assessments, including thermal runaway testing for batteries. The Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE) will introduce specialized courses in EV design, battery technology, charging infrastructure, power electronics and energy management, the policy contemplates. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Maharashtra rolls out new EV policy; targets 30 pc adoption by 2030
The new Electric Vehicle (EV) policy of the Maharashtra government seeks to achieve 30 per cent EV penetration in the state by 2030, officials said on Saturday. Among other things, the policy lays down that new residential buildings must provide EV charging facilities, and also offers incentives such as toll waiver for these eco-friendly vehicles. The transport department on Friday issued a government resolution announcing the new policy which will be in effect from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030. It aims to make Maharashtra a leading hub for EVs in India through incentives, infrastructure expansion and manufacturing support, said an official release. By implementing this policy, the state wants to prevent 325 tonnes of PM 2.5 emissions and 1000 tonnes of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from the transport sector by 2030 as part of the Clean Mobility Transition Model , the GR said. The policy proposes incentives of up to Rs 2 lakh for electric four-wheelers used for transport and Rs 20 lakh for electric buses. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Bank Owned Properties For Sale In Tiaret (Prices May Surprise You) Foreclosed Homes | Search ads Search Now Undo One lakh EV two wheelers, 25,000 transport category EV four wheelers and 1500 EV private as well as city buses will get these incentives. It also provides for complete exemption from Motor Vehicle Tax and registration renewal fees for EVs registered during the policy period. EVs will get 100 per cent exemption from toll on Mumbai-Pune and Mumbai-Nashik Expressways, the GR said. A steering committee chaired by the chief secretary will also take a decision about granting tax exemption to EVs in phases on the remaining roads under the jurisdiction of the Public Works Department, it added. Charging infrastructure will be developed at 25 km intervals along highways, and it will be ensured that there is at least one EV charging station at every government office parking space. Also, public charging stations will receive viability gap funding of up to 15 per cent of setup cost. All new residential buildings must be 100 per cent EV charging ready, with at least one community charging point. Live Events New commercial buildings must earmark 50 per cent of parking for EV charging, while 20 per cent of space in existing commercial buildings with shared parking must have operational chargers, as per the new policy. The policy also lays down that all new vehicles purchased for city travel by government departments must be electric. In cities like Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Amravati, 50 per cent of city utility vehicle purchases must be electric. The state will also support research and development in alternative battery chemistries, motor technology, vehicle-to-grid integration and green hydrogen generation. A Rs 15 crore corpus will be created under the Chief Minister's EV R&D Grant to fund such initiatives, as per the policy. The transport department shall establish a network of Automated Testing Stations for EVs to conduct standardized safety assessments, including thermal runaway testing for batteries. The Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE) will introduce specialized courses in EV design, battery technology, charging infrastructure, power electronics and energy management, the policy contemplates.
