{"id":1294411,"date":"2025-05-01T10:35:56","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T05:05:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1294411"},"modified":"2025-05-01T10:36:31","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T05:06:31","slug":"zero-toll-for-electric-cars-on-expressways-within-maharashtra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/zero-toll-for-electric-cars-on-expressways-within-maharashtra\/","title":{"rendered":"Zero Toll For Electric Cars On Expressways Within Maharashtra"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>n a landmark move to accelerate EV adoption, the <strong>Maharashtra cabinet has approved the Electric Vehicle Policy 2025<\/strong>, which brings with it financial incentives, toll waivers, and robust infrastructure development\u2014aimed at transforming the state into a clean mobility leader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The policy is backed by a <strong>\u20b91,993 crore<\/strong> commitment and will remain in effect till <strong>2030<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"611\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-01-at-10.34.53\u202fAM-1024x611.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1294425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-01-at-10.34.53\u202fAM-1024x611.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-01-at-10.34.53\u202fAM-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-01-at-10.34.53\u202fAM-768x459.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-01-at-10.34.53\u202fAM.png 1226w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toll-Free Travel on Key Highways for EVs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest highlights of the policy is <strong>toll exemption<\/strong> for <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/auto\/news\/evs-to-get-toll-waivers-subsidies-under-this-states-new-rs-1993-crore-policy-details\/articleshow\/120757044.cms\">certain electric vehicles:<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>100% toll waiver<\/strong> on <strong>Mumbai-Pune Expressway<\/strong>, <strong>Samruddhi Mahamarg<\/strong>, and <strong>Atal Setu<\/strong> for four-wheeler EVs and electric buses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On other <strong>state and national highways<\/strong>, EVs will pay <strong>only 50%<\/strong> of the standard toll fee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This move not only incentivizes EV adoption but also significantly reduces the cost of long-distance electric travel across Maharashtra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Up to 15% Subsidy on Electric Cargo Vehicles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In an effort to push clean logistics and last-mile delivery, the government is offering:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>10% subsidy<\/strong> on electric <strong>two-, three-, and four-wheelers<\/strong>, as well as electric buses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>15% subsidy<\/strong> for <strong>electric cargo vehicles<\/strong>, including 3W, 4W, and tractors\u2014making it easier for fleet operators and commercial players to switch to EVs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, <strong>registration fees for EVs will be waived<\/strong>, further reducing the upfront cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Charging Every 25 KM: No More Range Anxiety<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To address a key barrier to EV adoption\u2014<strong>range anxiety<\/strong>\u2014the policy mandates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Charging stations every 25 kilometers<\/strong> on national highways.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on expanding both public and private charging infrastructure across cities and rural areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clean Mobility Transition Model<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Maharashtra also announced a <strong>Clean Mobility Transition Model<\/strong>, extending purchase incentives and infrastructure support till 2030. EV manufacturing is expected to see a major push under this plan, positioning Maharashtra as a hub for green mobility innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><br>With toll exemptions, strong subsidies, and charging infrastructure, Maharashtra\u2019s EV Policy 2025 is set to make owning and operating electric vehicles significantly more affordable and practical.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>n a landmark move to accelerate EV adoption, the Maharashtra cabinet has approved the Electric Vehicle Policy 2025, which brings with it financial incentives, toll waivers, and robust infrastructure development\u2014aimed at transforming the state into a clean mobility leader. The policy is backed by a \u20b91,993 crore commitment and will remain in effect till 2030. 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