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Electric (EV)
₹1.15 / km
₹1,553 / month
@ ₹7.50/unit Electricity
CNG
₹2.90 / km
₹3,915 / month
@ ₹75/kg & 26 km/kg
Diesel
₹5.20 / km
₹7,020 / month
@ ₹89/L & 17 km/L
Petrol
₹6.90 / km
₹9,315 / month
@ ₹96.70/L & 14 km/L
Net Money Saved by Choosing an Electric Vehicle
₹7,762
Saved vs Petrol / Month
₹2.79 Lakh
3-Year Cumulative Savings
₹4.65 Lakh
5-Year Cumulative Savings
2.8 Tons
CO2 Emissions Reduced / Year
Top Electric Vehicles in India - Real World Costs
| Vehicle Model | Segment | Battery Size | Real Range | Full Charge Cost (Home) | Cost / Km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tata Nexon EV | Compact SUV | 40.5 kWh | 280 – 310 km | ₹304 (at ₹7.5/unit) | ₹1.05 / km |
| Tata Punch EV / Tiago EV | Hatchback / Micro SUV | 24 – 35 kWh | 190 – 240 km | ₹180 – ₹260 | ₹0.95 / km |
| MG ZS EV | Mid-Size SUV | 50.3 kWh | 340 – 370 km | ₹377 | ₹1.10 / km |
| Mahindra XUV400 EV | Compact SUV | 39.4 kWh | 260 – 290 km | ₹295 | ₹1.12 / km |
| Ola S1 Pro / Ather 450X | Electric Scooter | 3.7 – 4.0 kWh | 110 – 140 km | ₹28 – ₹30 | ₹0.25 / km |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How much does it cost to fully charge an electric car at home in India?
A typical electric car with a 30 to 40 kWh battery (like Tata Nexon EV or Punch EV) takes approximately 30 to 40 units of electricity. At standard domestic tariff rates of ₹6 to ₹8 per unit, a complete 100% full charge costs between ₹200 and ₹300, delivering 250 to 320 km of driving range.
Is public fast charging expensive compared to home charging?
Yes, DC fast chargers (Tata Power, Jio-bp pulse, Statiq) on highways charge between ₹18 and ₹24 per unit (including GST and service fee), resulting in a running cost of ~₹2.80 to ₹3.50/km. However, 85% to 90% of EV charging is done overnight at home at residential tariff rates.
What is the battery warranty on electric vehicles in India?
Most Indian EV manufacturers (Tata Motors, MG, Mahindra) offer an 8-year / 1,60,000 km battery and motor warranty guaranteeing at least 70% to 80% State of Health (SoH).