Home charging in India costs ₹6–9 per kWh on average. A typical electric car with a 40 kWh battery costs ₹240–360 for a full charge, giving a cost of ₹0.80–1.20 per km. This compares to ₹7–9 per km for a petrol car at current fuel prices.

A typical Indian driver covering 1,500 km/month saves ₹6,000–9,000/month in fuel costs by switching to an EV. Over 5 years, total savings of ₹3.6–5.4 lakh can offset the premium price of an electric car.

Yes. EVs have fewer moving parts — no engine oil changes, no timing belt, no clutch plate. Annual maintenance for a typical EV in India is ₹3,000–6,000 vs ₹12,000–20,000 for a petrol car, saving ₹8,000–14,000 per year.

For a driver covering 1,500 km/month, the break-even on an EV's higher upfront cost (vs equivalent petrol model) is typically 3–5 years when factoring in fuel savings, lower maintenance, and applicable government subsidies.