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The Odisha government has announced the Odisha Electric Vehicle Policy 2025, introducing financial incentives of up to Rs 20 lakh for buyers of electric vehicles across categories. The policy, valid until December 31, 2030, seeks to accelerate EV adoption, boost employment, and align the state with India’s broader decarbonisation roadmap.
According to reports, the policy targets 50% EV adoption in all vehicle registrations by 2030. Notably, this follows the Odisha Electric Vehicle Policy 2021, which had aimed for 20% penetration by 2025 but achieved only about 9%.
The new framework expands incentives to include high-emission segments such as buses, trucks, and goods carriers. Stakeholders and the public can submit feedback within 30 days via email, post, or in person.
Incentives Across Vehicle Categories
Under the scheme, e-rickshaws and e-carts will receive a flat subsidy of Rs 20,000 per vehicle, while three-wheelers in the L5M and L5N categories will be eligible for Rs 30,000. Non-transport four-wheelers will be incentivised at Rs 10,000 per kWh, capped at Rs 1.5 lakh, while transport cars will get a flat Rs 2 lakh support.
For goods carriers, incentives go up to Rs 1.5 lakh for vehicles under 3.5 tons. Electric buses will receive up to 15% of the ex-showroom cost, capped at Rs 20 lakh, covering 1,500 units. Trucks will be incentivised depending on weight, with subsidies ranging from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 20 lakh.
Retrofitted two-wheelers and three-wheelers will also qualify for 25 to 30% reimbursement of conversion costs until 2030.
Eligibility Criteria And Restrictions
The benefits will be available only to permanent residents of Odisha. Each beneficiary can claim incentives once per vehicle segment, and transfer of ownership is restricted for five years.
Vehicles must meet efficiency standards set by the Transport Department and use advanced battery technology such as lithium-ion.
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Institutional Framework And Departmental Roles
A State-Level Task Force headed by the Chief Secretary will monitor implementation. The policy directs multiple departments to switch to EVs within 12 months of notification.
Further, schools are expected to transition student buses to electric fleets, government ambulances will be replaced with EVs, and police patrol vehicles will be shifted to electric models. Tourist sites, parks, and boating facilities will also be mandated to adopt EVs or solar-hybrid alternatives.
