Maharashtra: No toll for EVs on Atal Setu & Expressways

EVs plying on state and other national highways will get a 50% discount on toll charges.

The government of Maharashtra recently announced the Electric Vehicle Policy 2025. Under the new policy, electric 4-wheelers and buses can travel on toll roads such as the Atal Setu, Mumbai-Pune Expressway and Samruddhi Mahamarg for free.

Besides the 100% toll exemption on the aforementioned roads, the government has announced a 50% reduction in toll charges for EVs plying on state and other national highways.

The new EV policy was approved by the cabinet on April 29, 2025. It aims to boost the use of EVs by offering toll waivers and subsidies on the purchase of EVs. The government has earmarked Rs 1,993 crore for the new EV policy. It will be valid till 2030.

The government also plans to improve the charging infrastructure in the state by installing EV chargers every 25 km on national highways.

Buyers will receive a 10% concession on the purchase of electric 2-wheelers, 3-wheelers, 4-wheelers, state transport buses, and private buses. Electric goods carriers, including 3- and 4-wheelers as well as electric tractors, will get a 15% concession against their original price.

Source: Times Now