How much does it cost to take a car on the expressway?
As the National Day holiday approaches, highway tolls have become a hot topic for car owners. This article combines the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of highway toll rules, billing methods and the latest policies to help you plan your travel costs reasonably.
1. Expressway Toll Standards (National Unified Framework)
| vehicle type | Classification criteria | Base rate per kilometer |
|---|---|---|
| Class I passenger car | ≤9 seats | 0.4-0.6 yuan |
| Class II passenger cars | 10-19 seats | 0.8-1.2 yuan |
| Category III passenger cars | 20-39 seats | 1.2-1.8 yuan |
| Category IV passenger cars | ≥40 seats | 1.6-2.4 yuan |
2. The latest charging policy in 2023
1.ETC discount extended: ETC users across the country continue to enjoy a 5% toll discount (additional discounts are superimposed in some provinces)
2.New energy vehicle policy: 12 provinces and cities including Beijing and Shanghai have implemented time-based discounts on new energy trucks (see local notices for details)
3.Free on holidays: During the Spring Festival/Qingming Festival/Labor Day/National Day, buses with 7 seats or less can pass for free (including ETC lanes)
3. Demonstration of actual charge calculation
| route | mileage | car model | Standard fee | ETC fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing-Tianjin | 120 kilometers | Class I passenger car | 72 yuan | 68.4 yuan |
| Shanghai-Nanjing | 300 kilometers | Class II passenger cars | 300 yuan | 285 yuan |
4. Reminder of inter-provincial differences
1.Guangdong special billing: Guangzhou-Shenzhen Expressway and other road sections implement "section-by-section progressive charging", and short-distance charges may be higher than in other provinces
2.Characteristics of mountainous provinces: Tunnels/bridges in Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan and other areas are charged separately, and the entire cost may increase by 30%-50%.
3.Improved billing accuracy: From September 2023, "payment based on the actual route" will be implemented across the country, and detours will be accurately reflected in the fees
5. Answers to hot questions
1.Why is the amount displayed at the toll station different from the deduction?
Answer: ETC implements "segmented billing + summary deduction", and the export shows only the last segment fee.
2.How to handle charge disputes?
Answer: You can apply for review through the "China ETC Service" applet, and you need to keep the driving recorder video evidence.
3.Mobile payment considerations
Answer: Alipay/WeChat payment lanes may charge an additional 0.3% service fee (exempted in some provinces)
6. Travel Suggestions
1. Use the "eHighway" APP to simulate billing before traveling long distances
2. For inter-provincial transportation, it is recommended to apply for ETC+ truck membership
3. Follow the Weibo of each provincial transportation department to obtain temporary preferential policies
The data in this article are as of September 2023. The specific implementation standards are subject to the latest documents of the provincial transportation departments. It is recommended to check real-time traffic conditions and toll policy changes through 12123 APP before traveling.
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