Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced 100% exemption of motor vehicle tax and registration fees for electric vehicles (EVs).
In a notification, the Commerce and Transport department stated that the exemption will be applicable upto December 31, 2025 for all types of battery operated vehicles.
Earlier, the Transport department had submitted a proposal to the government for allowing subsidy on e-vehicles to attract the customers.
The state Cabinet had approved Electric Vehicle Policy on August 27. The policy prescribed adoption of 20% battery electric vehicles in all vehicle registrations by 2025, manufacture of electric vehicles and its components in the state and research and development in the sector.
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