Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Maharashtra Exempts EVs from Tolls on Key Highways
The Maharashtra government is making electric vehicles cheaper to drive by removing tolls on major highways.
Starting August 22, 2025, electric cars and buses will not have to pay tolls on roads like the Atal Setu and the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.
This applies to all types of electric four-wheelers and buses.
The goal is to encourage more people to use electric vehicles, which helps reduce pollution and create a cleaner environment.
Maharashtra government exempts electric vehicles from tolls on key highways.
Exemption includes four-wheelers and e-buses.
Affected highways include Atal Setu, Mumbai-Pune Expressway, and Samruddhi Mahamarg.
The initiative aims to promote eco-friendly travel and reduce emissions.
The policy became effective on August 22, 2025.
- Who
- Electric vehicle owners and commuters using electric buses.
- What
- Toll exemption for electric vehicles on major highways.
- When
- Effective from August 22, 2025.
- Where
- On Atal Setu, Mumbai-Pune Expressway, Samruddhi Mahamarg and other toll points in Maharashtra.
- Why
- To encourage the use of electric vehicles, reduce emissions, and promote sustainable transport.
- Policy Announcement
- Toll exemption for EVs
- Effective Date
- August 22, 2025
- Affected Vehicles
- Four-wheel EVs and e-buses (M2, M3, M6)
- Applicable Highways
- Atal Setu, Mumbai-Pune Expressway, Samruddhi Mahamarg
- Government's Goal
- Promote green mobility and reduce emissions
- Key Figures
- Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar, Pratap Sarnaik
- Transport Minister
- Pratap Sarnayak
