What is the per kilometer running cost of an EV vs Petrol car in India?

At standard residential electricity rates (₹7–₹8/kWh), an EV costs around ₹1.00 to ₹1.30 per kilometer. A petrol car delivering 14 km/L with petrol at ₹104/L costs around ₹7.40 per kilometer—making an EV nearly 6 to 7 times cheaper to run.

How many kilometers do I need to drive to recover the higher upfront EV price?

For a ₹3.5 Lakh price premium (e.g. Tata Nexon EV vs Petrol), you typically break even between 45,000 km and 55,000 km (around 3 to 4 years of driving 40 km/day). Every kilometer driven after that is pure savings.

What tax benefits are available for buying an electric car in India?

Electric vehicles attract a reduced GST rate of 5% (compared to 28% + cess for petrol cars). Additionally, Section 80EEB allows an income tax deduction of up to ₹1,50,000 on loan interest for EVs, and several states offer zero or concessional RTO road tax.

⚡ True Cost of Ownership: Fuel • Maintenance • Break-Even km

Electric Vehicle vs Petrol Car TCO Calculator

Does an EV actually save you money after factoring in the upfront price premium? Compare ₹1.07/km electric home charging vs ₹7.43/km petrol fuel, 5-year maintenance, and find your exact break-even driving milestone.

1. Select Vehicle Segment Preset

2. EV On-Road Price (₹)

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3. Petrol Car On-Road Price (₹)

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4. Daily Driving Distance (km / day)

1,200 km / month 72,000 km in 5 Years

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Fuel Price (₹/L)

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Electric Motor

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Petrol Annual Service (₹)

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5-YEAR TOTAL OWNERSHIP SAVINGS EV WINS

₹1,48,000

After recovering the entire ₹3.5 Lakh upfront EV price premium!

Break-Even Running Distance 46,800 km Reached in ~3.2 Years

Fuel Expense Saved (5 Yrs) ₹4,58,000 ₹7,633 saved / month

Running Cost Difference: EV: ₹1.07/km vs Petrol: ₹7.43/km

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Breakdown

Petrol Vehicle TCO

Purchase Cost ₹13,00,000

5-Yr Petrol Fuel ₹5,34,857

5-Yr Maintenance ₹60,000

Total 5-Yr Cost: ₹18,94,857

Electric Vehicle TCO

Purchase Cost ₹16,50,000

5-Yr Electricity ₹76,800

5-Yr Maintenance ₹20,000

Total 5-Yr Cost: ₹17,46,800

🌱 Tailpipe CO₂ Emissions Prevented: ~10.8 Metric Tonnes CO₂

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