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Daily Distance Presets
e.g. Tata Nexon EV ≈ 6 km/kWh, Ola S1 Pro ≈ 7 km/kWh
Monthly Fuel Savings
+₹6,880
1,200 km/month · EV costs ₹1,600 vs Petrol ₹8,480
EV costs ₹1.3/km · Petrol costs ₹7.1/km
CO₂ Saved per Year
2.22 tonnes
≈ 100 trees planted
Monthly Petrol Cost
(daily km × 30) ÷ mileage × petrol priceMonthly EV Charging Cost
(daily km × 30) ÷ EV efficiency × electricity rateBreak-even Point
price difference ÷ monthly savings (in months)Net 5-Year Savings
(monthly savings × 60) − price differenceNote: This calculator considers fuel/electricity costs only. For a complete TCO analysis, also account for maintenance savings (EVs have ~40% lower maintenance cost), insurance differences, and applicable government subsidies.
At current prices (petrol ≈ ₹106/litre, electricity ≈ ₹8/kWh), an EV costs roughly ₹1.3–1.5 per km while a petrol car costs ₹5–8 per km. This means EV running costs are 70–80% lower than petrol for average Indian conditions.
For most Indian EV buyers driving 40–50 km daily, the break-even point (when fuel savings recover the higher EV purchase price) is typically 3–5 years. With state subsidies under PM E-DRIVE and FAME-III (expected), the break-even can reduce to 2–3 years.
Yes, significantly. EVs have fewer moving parts — no engine oil changes, no spark plugs, no exhaust system, no gearbox servicing. Studies suggest EVs cost 30–50% less to maintain than petrol cars over 5 years. Battery replacement (typically needed after 8–10 years) is the largest EV-specific expense.
EV charging infrastructure in India is growing rapidly. As of 2026, India has over 12,000 public charging stations. EESL (Energy Efficiency Services Limited) and ChargeZone are expanding rapidly in Tier 2 cities. Most EV owners charge at home overnight using a standard 15A socket (slow charge) or a dedicated home charger (fast charge).