Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Odisha Extends Electric Vehicle Policy Through December 2026
Odisha has decided to keep its electric vehicle policy in place until December 31, 2026.
The policy is meant to encourage people to use electric vehicles and support their manufacture in the state.
The government says this can help reduce carbon emissions.
Buyers can receive subsidies, and electric vehicles are exempt from road tax and registration fees under the policy.
The policy also offers incentives for manufacturers and some other costs.
The subsidy amount depends on the kind of vehicle.
For example, the stated maximum subsidy is Rs 20,000 for a two-wheeler and Rs 1.5 lakh for a four-wheeler.
The government announced the extension in a notification issued on Saturday.
Odisha has extended its Electric Vehicle Policy, 2021, through December 31, 2026.
The Commerce and Transport department issued the extension notification on Saturday.
The government says the extension supports its commitment to reducing carbon emissions and promoting green mobility.
The policy offers 100% exemptions on road tax and registration fees, alongside purchase and other incentives.
Subsidies vary by vehicle type, with stated maximums of Rs 20,000 for two-wheelers and Rs 1.5 lakh for four-wheelers.
- Who
- The Odisha government, through its Commerce and Transport department.
- What
- Extended the Odisha Electric Vehicle Policy, 2021, until December 31, 2026.
- When
- The notification was issued on Saturday; the extended policy runs until December 31, 2026.
- Where
- Odisha, India.
- Why
- To promote green mobility and support the state's commitment to reducing carbon emissions.
- Policy
- Odisha Electric Vehicle Policy, 2021
- Extended validity
- Until December 31, 2026
- Notification issuer
- Odisha Commerce and Transport department
- Road tax and registration fees
- 100% exemption under the policy
- Two-wheeler subsidy
- 15% of vehicle cost, capped at Rs 5,000, or Rs 5,000 per kWh up to Rs 20,000
- Four-wheeler subsidy
- 15% of vehicle cost, capped at Rs 50,000, or Rs 10,000 per kWh up to Rs 1.5 lakh
- Passenger bus subsidy
- 10% of vehicle cost, ranging from Rs 4 lakh to Rs 20 lakh depending on specifications
- Other incentives
- Manufacturing and scrapping incentives, loan interest subvention, and purchase incentives