Archive · 3 Aug 2025
Mumbai Housing Societies Resist EV Charging Despite Policy Support
Imagine you bought an electric car in Mumbai, where the government wants more people to drive electric vehicles.
You would expect to charge it easily, right?
Well, many people are finding it tough because their apartment buildings don't want to install charging stations.
Even though the government offers help, buildings are worried about safety, the cost of new connections, and not having enough space.
Some residents are even taking their housing societies to court to get permission to charge their cars at home.
Mumbai EV owners face resistance from housing societies regarding charging infrastructure.
Maharashtra saw a 12.52% increase in EV sales in FY2024-25, ranking second nationally.
The Maharashtra EV Policy 2025 offers incentives, but charging at home is challenging.
Housing societies are hesitant due to infrastructure limitations, safety concerns, and space constraints.
Legal battles have emerged as residents seek to install charging stations in their buildings.
- Who
- EV owners, housing societies, government, and the courts.
- What
- Challenges in installing EV charging stations in Mumbai housing societies despite government support.
- When
- Ongoing; The issues came to light in 2022 with the union ministry of power revision.
- Where
- Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- Why
- Housing societies have concerns related to infrastructure, safety, and space.
EV Owners
Housing Societies
Charging Access
EV Owners
Need easy access to charging for EVs
Housing Societies
Societies want to install community chargers, but owners want individual charging access
Charging Speed
EV Owners
Quick, convenient charging.
Housing Societies
Existing community chargers offer a slower charging experience
- Maharashtra EV Sales FY2024-25
- 2.46 lakh vehicles
- EV Sales increase
- 12.52%
- EV Policy 2025 Incentive
- Up to Rs2 lakh on EV four-wheelers
- Government Mandate
- At least one community charging station in every new residential building