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Express Tribune
a day ago
- Automotive
- Express Tribune
PM orders early finalisation of EV policy
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed early finalisation of the Electric Vehicles (EV) Policy 2025 in consultation with all stakeholders and its immediate presentation before the federal cabinet. He issued the directives while chairing a high-level meeting on Saturday to review the policy framework for the promotion of the electric vehicles industry and usage in the country. During the meeting, the draft of the Electric Vehicles Policy 2025 was thoroughly discussed. The Prime Minister emphasized the need for swift and priority-based measures to promote electric motorcycles, scooters, three-wheelers, cars, and buses across Pakistan. He also underscored the importance of setting up charging infrastructure, including charging stations and battery swapping facilities, to support the expansion of the EV ecosystem. Furthermore, PM Shehbaz instructed that relevant industries should be facilitated to enhance the local manufacturing capacity of electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers. The meeting was attended by Federal Ministers Rana Tanveer Hussain, Ahmad Khan Cheema, Muhammad Aurangzeb, Special Assistant Haroon Akhtar, and other senior government officials. Saad Rafiq Former federal mminister and senior PML-N leader Khawaja Saad Rafique called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday. During the meeting, Rafique congratulated the prime minister on presenting a public-friendly federal budget, describing it as a positive step towards economic stability and much-needed relief for the people. The two leaders also held a detailed discussion on the current political situation in the country, reaffirming their commitment to addressing national challenges through unity and democratic dialogue. Youth empowerment Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated that providing young people with quality education, skills, and employment opportunities remains one of the government's top priorities. He made the remarks during a meeting with Chairman Prime Minister's Youth Programme, Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan, who called on him on Saturday.
NDTV
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Maharashtra Introduces New EV Policy, Aims To Achieve 30 Percent EV Adoption By 2030
The Maharashtra government has introduced the Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2025 to encourage the use of electric vehicles in the state. The budget for this plan is Rs 1,993 crore over five years, more than double the previous budget of Rs 930 crore. This policy aims to provide financial incentives and infrastructure support to encourage a 30 percent increase in EV adoption by 2030. Maharashtra EV Policy 2025: Details Subsidies for Electric Vehicles: Transport and commercial electric cars can receive incentives up to Rs 2 Lakh, while electric buses can get benefits of Rs 20 Lakh. These incentives are available for a total of 25,000 four-wheelers and 1,500 buses. The previous rule limited benefits for personal electric cars to Rs 1.75 Lakh, but this new policy only covers transport and commercial vehicles. Toll Exemption: Electric cars and buses won't have to pay tolls on major expressways, including the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Mahamarg, and the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (Atal Setu). Tax Benefits: All electric vehicles registered in Maharashtra will not have to pay road tax or registration fees. Charging Stations: The policy requires charging stations to be set up every 25 kilometers on state and national highways. Every government parking lot must have at least one EV charging station. New residential buildings must include one community charging point, while new commercial buildings should dedicate 50 percent of their parking spaces for EV charging. Older commercial properties must allocate 20 percent of their parking for this purpose. In the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, Maharashtra made up 12.52 percent of India's EV sales, with 246,221 units sold. The state led in sales of electric two-wheelers, cars, SUVs, and commercial vehicles, with 17,133 electric passenger vehicles sold, a 21 percent increase from the previous year. The new Maharashtra EV policy aims to make electric vehicles easier to access and use, helping to create a cleaner and more sustainable environment in Maharashtra.
News18
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- News18
Maharashtra Approves EV & App-Based Transport Policies To Drive Green, Safe Mobility
Last Updated: Toll fees will be completely waived for electric four-wheeler passenger vehicles and buses on major expressways such as Mumbai-Pune Expressway, Atal Setu, and Samruddhi Mahamarg The Maharashtra cabinet, in a major step towards sustainable mobility and enhanced commuter safety, on Tuesday approved two key policies—the Maharashtra Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2025 and the Aggregator Policy for app-based transport services. The cabinet meeting was chaired by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. The newly approved EV policy, which will remain in force until 2030, aims to significantly boost the use and production of electric vehicles across the state. A provision of Rs 1,993 crore has been sanctioned for its implementation over the next five years. The policy focuses on expanding charging infrastructure, reducing vehicular emissions, and promoting environmentally friendly transport options. One of its main targets is to cut carbon and greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector by 2030 under the Clean Mobility Transition Model. To encourage EV adoption, the state will waive motor vehicle tax, registration fees, and renewal charges for all electric vehicles sold and registered in Maharashtra. Charging stations will be set up every 25 km along state and national highways. Buyers of electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, non-transport four-wheelers, and public transport buses will get subsidies up to 10 per cent of the base vehicle cost. Commercial electric vehicles, including three-wheelers, transport four-wheelers, light goods carriers, tractors, and harvesters, will receive up to 15 per cent subsidy. In another major incentive, toll fees will be completely waived for electric four-wheeler passenger vehicles and buses on major expressways such as the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, Atal Setu, and Samruddhi Mahamarg. A 50 per cent toll discount will also apply on other highways under the Public Works Department. Alongside the EV policy, the government also approved the state's first comprehensive Aggregator Policy for app-based vehicle services like taxis and bike taxis. This move aligns with Supreme Court directions and aims to improve passenger safety. Under the new policy, aggregators must follow IT Act norms, ensure real-time GPS tracking, emergency contacts, background verification of drivers, and mandatory training. Special provisions will ensure women passengers opting for ride-pooling are paired only with women drivers or co-passengers. The state will also introduce a dedicated grievance redressal system for drivers and passengers. The detailed rules for implementing the Aggregator Policy will be published separately. These decisions mark a strong push by Maharashtra towards sustainable, inclusive, and technology-driven mobility. First Published: April 30, 2025, 11:13 IST
Indian Express
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- Indian Express
Maharashtra's new EV policy offers subsidy, toll exemption on key expressways and Atal Setu; push charging infrastructure
The Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday cleared the Maharashtra Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2025 under which the government will offer financial incentive aggregating to Rs 11,373 crore over a period of five years to incentivise EV manufacturing, adoption and developing charging infrastructure in the state. The cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, also cleared the aggregator policy to regulate app-based transportation operators like Ola, Uber and Rapido. The newly adopted Maharashtra EV Policy 2025 that will be in force until March 31, 2030 replaces the previous 2021 policy that expired in March 2025. Under the new policy, the government will bear a financial burden of Rs 11,373 crore over a period of five years. Aimed at encouraging mass EV adoption across every vehicle segment — two-wheelers, three-wheelers, four-wheelers, buses, commercial vehicle fleets — the policy also focuses on creating a strong public and private charging infrastructure in urban, rural areas, and alongside important highways. Under the policy, charging points would be installed at every 25-km segment on state and national highways. In a bid to reduce the cost of EV adoption, the policy provides direct purchase incentives. While electric two, three, and non-transport four-wheelers, STU buses will receive a maximum subsidy of 10 per cent of the base cost of the vehicle, goods carriers, agricultural use electric tractors, and large capacity passenger vehicles will be subsidised up to 15 per cent. In another move that will ease adoption, all EVs registered in the state under the policy period will also be exempt from motor vehicle tax as well as registration/renewal charges. The policy also aims to spur industrial and research development in the EV industry through various incentives for local production, battery recycling, and skill building. One of the major environmental goals is the development of a 'Clean Mobility Transition Model', which will reduce 32 tonnes of PM 2.5 and 1 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector by 2030. To promote cleaner city-to-city transport, all four-wheeled passenger EVs and buses plying on the Mumbai – Pune Expressway, Mumbai–Nagpur Samruddhi Mahamarg, and the Shivdi–Nhava Sheva Atal Setu will be free of charge for toll. A 50% concession on toll will be given on other national and state highways under the Public Works Department. With regard to infrastructure, the government will collaborate with oil marketing companies to provide all highways' existing and new fuel stations with EV charging points, depending on technical feasibility. STU bus depots and terminals will also have fast-charging units. 'The new EV Policy is geared towards increasing both the production and uptake of electric vehicles. It has provisions for passenger EV subsidy and exemptions on toll charges on certain roads and highways for select EVs. Improving the charging infrastructure is also a high priority,' Fadnavis said. App aggregator policy Apart from the EV policy, the cabinet also approved an aggregator policy to govern app-based transportation operators like Ola, Uber, and Rapido. The policy has been drafted according to a Supreme Court directive and suggestions by a high-level panel led by retired IAS officer Sudhir Kumar Srivastava. As per the new regulations, the aggregators will have to obtain proper licences and adhere to various safety and technical requirements that include real-time GPS tracking of vehicles, emergency contact integration, background checks for drivers, passenger and driver insurance, and having an efficient grievance redressal mechanism. Aggregator apps and websites also have to comply with cyber security standards under the Information Technology Act, 2000. Significantly, the policy has a dedicated provision for women passengers who prefer ride-pooling — they can opt for women-only modes of travel, both in the form of drivers and fellow-travelers. A comprehensive rulebook for enforcement of the policy will be issued separately so that app-based mobility services are subject to a system that protects commuter interests while fostering urban mobility innovation. This policy applies to all app-based transport aggregators which function mainly in the urban areas. Taken together, the EV Policy 2025 and the aggregator policy reflect the state government's efforts towards cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation solutions.
