EVs to get toll waivers, subsidies under this state’s new Rs 1,993 crore policy: Details
The Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday cleared the Electric Vehicle Policy 2025. The policy introduces subsidies on EV purchases and toll exemptions for select electric vehicles using major highways in the state. The new policy will remain in effect till 2030 and comes with a financial commitment of Rs 1,993 crore.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who chaired the cabinet meeting, said the policy is part of a long-term vision to encourage wider adoption of EVs and ramp up local manufacturing. As part of the initiative, passenger EVs will be eligible for government subsidies, while charging infrastructure will also receive a significant upgrade. One of the key highlights includes setting up charging stations every 25 kilometres along national highways in Maharashtra to ease range anxiety and support long-distance EV travel.
The state government is also implementing the Clean Mobility Transition Model under this policy, offering purchase incentives till 2030. Buyers of electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, private four-wheelers, and buses operated by both the state transport department and civic bodies will receive a 10% concession on the vehicle’s original cost. For electric cargo vehicles, including three-wheelers, four-wheelers, and tractors, the subsidy goes up to 15%.
In addition to monetary concessions, the state is also waiving registration fees for EVs. Commuters driving four-wheeler EVs and electric buses on key corridors like the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, Samruddhi Mahamarg, and Atal Setu will enjoy toll-free access. On other state and national highways, these vehicles will be charged only 50% of the regular toll.
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