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.
with maximum amount not exceeding Rs 5,000, Rs 12,000 and Rs 100,000 respectively.
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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