EV subsidies and road tax in Maharashtra
Reviewed by the EVz Editorial Team · as of May 2025 · how we verify
Maharashtra waives road tax and registration for EVs to 2030, adds expressway toll exemption, and gives e-2W 10% off (capped ₹10,000). Private cars get the tax/toll waiver, not cash.
| Policy | Maharashtra EV Policy 2025 Active |
|---|---|
| Road tax (car) | waived |
| Registration | waived for EVs |
| Expiry / window | Waivers to 31 March 2030 |
| Data confidence | High |
What you get, by vehicle type
Electric scooter / bike
Up to ₹15,000 cash back on a ₹1,20,000 example (incl. ₹5,000 central PM E-DRIVE) , plus waived road tax and registration.
10% of price on e-2W under ~₹1.5 lakh, capped ₹10,000; first-come (~100,000 units).
Electric 3-wheeler
Up to ₹30,000 cash back on a ₹3,00,000 example , plus waived road tax and registration.
~10% for e-autos capped ~₹30,000.
Electric car
No direct cash subsidy , plus waived road tax and registration.
No cash subsidy for private cars (commercial 4W up to ₹2 lakh); benefit is tax/registration waiver + toll exemption.
The central benefits (same everywhere)
On top of any state benefit, every EV buyer in Maharashtra gets the central layer: the 5% GST rate on EVs (versus up to 40% on petrol/diesel), and, for electric two- and three-wheelers, the PM E-DRIVE discount (up to ₹5,000 on an e-2W). Private electric cars get no central cash subsidy. See the all-India comparison for how Maharashtra stacks up.
FAQ
Is there an EV subsidy in Maharashtra in 2026?
Maharashtra waives road tax and registration for EVs to 2030, adds expressway toll exemption, and gives e-2W 10% off (capped ₹10,000). Private cars get the tax/toll waiver, not cash. (As of May 2025. Active.)
Does Maharashtra waive road tax on electric vehicles?
Yes. Road tax and registration waived for EVs to 31 Mar 2030, plus toll exemption on key expressways.
Road tax on EV in Maharashtra: how much do you pay?
Nothing on the vehicle itself - Maharashtra waives EV road tax. Road tax and registration waived for EVs to 31 Mar 2030, plus toll exemption on key expressways.
What is the electric car subsidy in Maharashtra?
Maharashtra gives no direct cash subsidy on private electric cars. No cash subsidy for private cars (commercial 4W up to ₹2 lakh); benefit is tax/registration waiver + toll exemption. The main car benefit is the 5% GST rate plus the road-tax and registration waiver.
How much is the electric scooter subsidy in Maharashtra?
10% of price on e-2W under ~₹1.5 lakh, capped ₹10,000; first-come (~100,000 units). On top, the central PM E-DRIVE scheme adds up to ₹5,000 on an eligible electric two-wheeler.
Figures are estimates sourced to the state policy and central schemes, as of May 2025. Cash subsidies are first-come, capped, and can lapse when funds run out. Confirm the live scheme before you buy. Source: official / policy reference, secondary.
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