The Maharashtra government notified its EV Policy 2025, setting an ambitious target to convert 30% of all new vehicle sales to electric by 2030. The policy is in effect from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2030, reported ET Energy World. All EVs registered within the policy period will be exempt from motor vehicle tax and registration renewal charges, and will not need to pay tolls on major state and national highways. Furthermore, the policy mandates the installation of charging stations every 25 km on highways, and the government will provide subsidies across vehicle categories.
India Launches the Biggest Electric Bus Fleet of 14,028 Buses
The Union government is planning the allocation of 14,028 electric buses to major cities under the PM e-Drive Scheme, with an outlay of ₹10,900 crore. According to the scheme, Bengaluru will receive 4,500 electric buses, Delhi 2,500, Hyderabad 2,000 , Ahmedabad 1,000, and Surat 600 as a part of nationwide rollout, reported The Economic Times.
Government to Install 72,000 EV Charging Stations in a Green Infrastructure Push
Under the PM E-Drive Scheme, the central government will install 72,000 electric vehicles (EV) across the country. These charging stations will be installed along national and state highway corridors and at locations such as metro cities, tolls, railway stations, airports, and fuel outlets, reported The Economic Times.
BYD outsells Tesla in Europe for the First Time
BYD, China’s top automaker, sold more vehicles in Europe than Tesla for the first time as an aging model lineup and Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk’s politics hurt demand for EV-maker’s cars. BYD registered 7,231 battery-powered electric vehicles in April, while Tesla registered 7,165 units, reported Reuters.
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