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Odisha Extends EV Policy to 2026, Boosts Green Mobility with Incentives
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News18•04-10-2026, 12:30
Odisha Extends EV Policy to 2026, Boosts Green Mobility with Incentives
- •Odisha has extended its Electric Vehicle Policy, 2021, until December 31, 2026, to promote green mobility and reduce carbon emissions.
- •The extension, announced by the Commerce and Transport Department, aims to accelerate the transition to sustainable transportation.
- •The policy offers 100% exemption from road tax and registration fees, along with various purchase subsidies for EVs.
- •Financial incentives include subsidies for two-wheelers (up to Rs 20,000), three-wheelers (up to Rs 30,000), and four-wheelers (up to Rs 1.5 lakh).
- •Passenger buses are eligible for subsidies ranging from Rs 4 lakh to Rs 20 lakh, while goods carriers receive a Rs 30,000 subsidy for initial units.
Key Questions Answered
The Odisha government has extended the validity of the Odisha Electric Vehicle Policy, 2021, until December 31, 2026, to promote green mobility and sustainable transportation.
Under the Odisha EV policy, the state provides a 100 per cent exemption from road tax and registration fees, along with various purchase subsidies for electric vehicles.
For electric two-wheelers, customers receive a subsidy of 15 per cent of the vehicle cost, capped at Rs 5,000, or Rs 5,000 per kWh, subject to a maximum subsidy of Rs 20,000.
