Odisha extends EV policy to December 2026: what stays the same for buyers and manufacturers

Odisha has extended its Electric Vehicle Policy, 2021 until December 31, 2026. The state government says the move supports green mobility and cuts carbon emissions. Under the policy, EV buyers keep getting 100 percent exemption from road tax and registration fees, plus purchase subsidies for two-wheelers, four-wheelers, buses, and goods carriers. Subsidy amounts vary by vehicle type. Two-wheelers get up to Rs 20,000, four-wheelers up to Rs 1.5 lakh, and passenger buses can get between Rs 4 lakh and Rs 20 lakh depending on specifications. The policy also includes incentives for EV manufacturing, scrapping old vehicles, and interest subvention on loans. For anyone tracking EV adoption in India, this extension gives more predictable policy support through 2026. It keeps purchase costs lower and gives manufacturers and charging infrastructure investors a clearer timeline to plan around.