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Russia Extends Toll-Free Access on Paid Highways for Domestic EVs Through 2026

Officials cast the waiver as a targeted incentive to spur local EV manufacturing.

Overview

  • First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov announced government approval to continue free passage next year for electric cars produced in Russia.
  • The policy’s implementation will be coordinated by the ministries of Economic Development, Transport, and Industry and Trade.
  • Authorities reported the 2025 value of granted toll benefits at about 40.3 million rubles.
  • The exemption is presented as a demand-side stimulus intended to encourage EV purchases and support domestic production growth.
  • Officials say the extension will back taxi-fleet investment plans and motivate operators to expand fast-charging networks on toll roads.