With EV adoption in Odisha climbing from just 1% in 2021, the state now eyes reaching 50% by 2036, with new incentives and better charging infrastructure.
The Odisha government is preparing to launch an updated electric vehicle (EV) policy, aiming for half of all new vehicle registrations in the state to be electric by 2036.
Part of the state’s broader Vision 2036 initiative, the policy will also promote alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) alongside battery electric vehicles (BEVs), as Odisha looks to cut carbon emissions and modernise its transport sector.
According to a report by The New Indian Express, state officials confirmed that a meeting was held this week involving the Commerce and Transport, and Energy departments to shape the next phase of the EV roadmap.
The revised policy is also expected to feature expanded incentives for EV buyers and support mechanisms for charging infrastructure operators, building on the state’s current growth. EV adoption in Odisha has reportedly grown from just over 1% in 2021 to nearly 9% as of June 2025.
Furthermore, plans include government funding for approved charge-point operators, use of fees from petrol and diesel vehicles to create an EV fund, and an accelerated rollout of public charging stations in urban and semi-urban areas to reduce range anxiety.
Odisha will also participate in the central government’s PM e-DRIVE scheme to access additional financial support for EV expansion.
The state’s first EV policy, introduced in 2021, set a target of 20 per cent electric vehicle adoption by 2025, but uptake was modest due to limited infrastructure. Currently, over 160,000 EVs are registered in the state, primarily two-wheelers.
Odisha has 550 public charging stations now in place and new tenders underway.
