You know you’ve rolled out an amazing deal when people start crossing state lines just to get a piece of the action. That’s the hilarious, slightly chaotic story unfolding in Odisha right now, all thanks to their incredibly generous Electric Vehicle (EV) subsidies.
It seems the word got out. Folks from neighboring states like Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh apparently caught wind of the sweet deals in Odisha. The result? A wave of what you might call “subsidy tourism.”
People are zipping over the border, using temporary local addresses (or so the story goes), and driving back home in shiny new EVs with Odisha number plates. You can’t help but admire the hustle! It’s created this funny situation where the roads of Chhattisgarh are seeing a growing number of vehicles registered to a state they don’t belong in.
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So, What’s the Big Deal Anyway?
Why are people going through all this trouble? Well, take a look at the perks Odisha is offering. It’s not just a small discount; it’s a major price slash that makes going electric a no-brainer.
| What You’re Buying | How Much You Can Save |
| An Electric Scooter | Up to ₹20,000 off! |
| An Electric Auto | A cool ₹30,000 back |
| A Four-Wheeler EV | A whopping ₹1.5 Lakh off |
And that’s on top of not having to pay any registration fees or road tax. Yeah, you read that right. It’s a fantastic deal for anyone looking to ditch gasoline. If you’re a policy nerd and want to see the official paperwork, the Odisha Transport Department has it all laid out.
The Party Might Be Over Soon
Of course, the Odisha government eventually noticed that their state’s piggy bank was funding EVs for the whole region. While they’re probably flattered by the popularity, the plan was always to help Odisha residents go green.
Now, they’re tightening things up. The word on the street is that soon, you’ll need to prove you’re a permanent resident of Odisha to get the subsidy. It makes sense, right? You can’t really blame them for wanting to keep the perks for their own people.
It’s a wild reminder that when you create something great, everyone will want in. We’ve actually been following this story for a bit; you can read more about Odisha’s plans for their EV policy here. It’ll be interesting to see what happens next!
