Maharashtra EV Toll Free: Complete IDFC FASTag Setup Guide

Possible Reasons:

• • Vahan database not synced with toll plaza systems (24-48 hour delay)
• • FASTag not properly marked as "EV" in IDFC system
• • Toll plaza equipment needs software update

Solution: Wait 48 hours after FASTag setup. If issue persists, contact IDFC support and request manual verification. Collect refund for wrongly charged tolls.

Solution:

1. Visit your RTO (Regional Transport Office) with original RC
2. Request fuel type correction to "Electric" or "BEV"
3. Submit EV purchase invoice and manufacturer certificate
4. Updated RC will be issued within 7-15 days
5. Once corrected, update FASTag details and retry

Solution:

Some FASTag apps don't have a direct EV selection field. Instead, the system should automatically detect your vehicle type from Vahan database. If toll is still charged:

• • Call IDFC customer care: 1800-209-4151
• • Request manual update of vehicle type to "Electric"
• • Email RC copy showing "Electric" fuel type
• • Ask for written confirmation once updated

Clarification: Only pure electric vehicles (BEVs) are toll-exempt. If you own a hybrid (petrol + electric), you are NOT eligible for toll exemption and should be charged normal toll rates. If you're accidentally getting free toll with a hybrid, this is a system error and may be corrected in future.

No! The toll exemption is completely free - it's a government policy benefit. You don't pay any registration fees, annual charges, or processing fees for the exemption. You only need to ensure your FASTag is properly linked to your EV registration.

As per the Maharashtra Electric Vehicle Policy 2025, the toll exemption is valid for the policy duration (currently until 2030). However, government policies can change, so stay updated on official announcements. As of January 2025, the exemption is fully active and legally enforceable.

You can use any bank's FASTag - IDFC, ICICI, HDFC, SBI, Paytm, etc. The toll exemption is based on your vehicle's registration as an EV in Vahan database, not on which FASTag provider you use. We've covered IDFC FASTag in this guide as an example, but the process is similar for all banks.

The toll exemption applies to all EVs traveling on Maharashtra highways, regardless of which state they're registered in. So if you're driving an EV from Karnataka, Gujarat, or any other state through Mumbai-Pune Expressway, you'll still get the toll waiver as long as your vehicle is properly registered as a BEV.

Electric 2-wheelers and 3-wheelers have different toll policies. Many expressways don't allow 2-wheelers at all. For 3-wheelers (electric auto-rickshaws), check specific highway regulations. This guide focuses on 4-wheeler electric cars, SUVs, and cabs.

After setting up FASTag with correct EV details, allow 24-48 hours for system synchronization between Vahan database, your FASTag provider, and toll plaza systems. If toll is charged during this period, save the receipts and claim refund later.

Yes! Commercial electric cabs and taxis are fully eligible for toll exemption, just like private EVs. All GreenEVCabs vehicles (Kia Carens EV, BYD eMax 7, Citroen eC3) benefit from the policy, which is why we can offer competitive pricing on Pune-Mumbai routes.