Are electric vehicles charged on highways?
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Electric vehicles are charged on highways, and the toll standards are the same as those for conventional vehicles. The highway toll standards are as follows: 1. Small vehicles: trucks under 2 tons (including 2 tons) and passenger vehicles with 20 seats or less, 0.45 yuan per kilometer. 2. Medium vehicles: trucks over 2 tons up to 7 tons (including 7 tons) and passenger vehicles with 21 to 50 seats, 0.90 yuan per kilometer. 3. Large vehicles: trucks over 7 tons up to 20 tons (including 20 tons), passenger vehicles with 51 seats or more, and sleeper buses, 1.462 yuan per kilometer. 4. Extra-large vehicles: trucks over 20 tons and container trucks, 2.138 yuan per kilometer.
I've driven electric cars on highways several times, and the toll fees are no different from regular cars. The key factor is your vehicle type—most ordinary household electric cars fall under Class 1 passenger vehicles, charged by mileage. For example, electric cars with seven seats or fewer cost about 40 to 60 cents per kilometer, depending on which highway section you're on. The electricity cost for charging stations is calculated separately—State Grid highway charging piles are more expensive, but charging at night can save you 30-40%. Just a reminder: during national toll-free holidays, electric cars can still enjoy the benefits—just drive straight through the toll gate when the barrier lifts.
