BLive Opens Second Multi-brand EV Store In Odisha

Multi-brand electric vehicle platform, BLive has opened its second experience store in Odisha, in Khordha. This is the company's 21st EV experience store in India.

The store has on display electric vehicles from brands such as Kinetic Green, Hero Lectro, LML - Detel, Batt:re, Gemopai, Techo Electra, E-Motorad, and others.

Samarth Kholkar, CEO & Co-Founder of BLive, said “The store will provide the masses with the opportunity to ‘try and buy’ EVs for a confident transition to electric mobility. The store will also facilitate home demos and provide the customers with information on exciting offers and easy finance options.”

According to its EV policy announced in February this year, the Odisha government had said it will provide a 15 per cent subsidy on the purchase of electric vehicles. For two-wheelers, the subsidy will be 15 per cent of the cost, up to a maximum of Rs 5,000. The cap on a 15 per cent subsidy for three-wheelers is Rs 10,000, and for four-wheelers, it is Rs 50,000. The scheme will be in place till December 31, 2025. In addition to the subsidy, the state government has announced the exemption of registration fees and motor vehicle taxes on all categories of electric vehicles.