Maharashtra govt announces toll waiver for electric vehicles on major expressways in state

The decision regarding a toll waiver for all electric vehicles in Maharashtra was taken during a state cabinet meeting held in Mumbai on Tuesday

In a bid to promote clean mobility, the Maharashtra government on Tuesday announced a toll waiver for all electric four-wheeler passenger vehicles and electric buses on some of the state's major expressways.

The decision was taken during a state cabinet meeting held in Mumbai on Tuesday.

It was decided that the electric vehicles will not have to pay tolls on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway, Atal Setu (Mumbai Trans Harbour Link), Samruddhi Mahamarg (Hindu Hrudaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Expressway), the officials said.

They said that a 50 per cent toll discount will be offered to electric vehicles on other state and national highways under the Public Works Department (PWD) of Maharashtra.

"The decision is aimed to encourage the use of electric vehicles and reducing pollution by promoting clean and sustainable transport in the state," an official said.

The state cabinet also gave its approval to Maharashtra Electric Vehicle Policy, 2025. Under the policy, aimed to push for green mobility and encourage usage of electric vehicles, the state government besides announcing toll waiver-concession, has decided that all electric vehicles sold and registered in Maharashtra would be exempted from motor vehicle tax and registration certificate or renewal fees and discounts would also be given on purchase of vehicles till 2030.

As per the statement issued by CM Devendra Fadnavis' office, "10 per cent discount will be given on the original price of electric two-wheelers, three wheelers, four wheelers (non transport), buses of state transport undertaking and private, state/urban transport undertakings."

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