Does an EV Actually Save You Money?
Find out in 30 seconds. Our free calculator compares the real cost of owning an electric vehicle vs a petrol vehicle in India. It covers fuel, maintenance, battery replacement, and total cost of ownership.
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Use our free EV vs petrol calculator to find your savings, break-even time, or exact electric car running cost per km. It works for scooters and cars.
EV vs Petrol Cost Calculator
Compare the full cost of owning an electric vehicle vs a petrol vehicle in India. Covers fuel, maintenance, battery replacement, and more.
EV Break-Even Calculator
Find out how many months or kilometres it takes to recover the extra upfront cost of an EV.
EV Cost Per KM Calculator
See the exact cost per kilometre for charging an EV vs filling up with petrol. Works for scooters and cars.
Why We Built This
Honest numbers, no sales pitch.
Everyone has an opinion about EVs in India. EV companies say you'll save lakhs. Skeptics say batteries die in 3 years. The real answer depends on how much you drive, where you live, and what you pay for electricity.
That's why we built this total cost of ownership calculator for EVs. You enter your daily distance, petrol price, and electricity cost. The calculator does the math for you. It includes battery replacement, maintenance, and fuel so you see the real answer. No guessing, no bias.
What People Say vs. What Math Says
"Buy an EV and save ₹50,000 right away!" Sounds great, but they don't mention the ₹1.5 lakh higher price tag or the cost of replacing the battery.
"EV batteries die in 3 years, so it's a waste of money." But the truth is, most batteries come with 5 to 8 year warranties and often last much longer.
We include everything. Purchase price, fuel, maintenance, battery replacement, and your actual driving distance. That way, you see the full picture.
What You Get
Everything you need to decide, all in one place.
Our EV savings calculator is built for India. It handles the tricky parts so you don't have to.
Stop Wasting Money
EVs cost more upfront. If you drive only 10 km a day, it could take 10 years or more to make up the difference. We show you the exact month when the EV starts saving you money, so you know if it makes sense for you.
Includes Hidden Costs
Most online calculators skip battery replacement and service costs. Ours doesn't. We include battery life, real maintenance costs, and interest on loans. That way you see the real number, not a rosy estimate.
Made for Indian Prices
Petrol is ₹105 in Mumbai but ₹95 in Jaipur. Electricity rates differ by state. You can set your own petrol price, electricity rate, and daily distance so the answer matches your city and your driving habits.
No Signup, No Ads, 100% Private
We don't ask for your email, phone number, or any personal info. There are zero ads. All the calculations happen right inside your browser. Nothing is sent to any server.
How It Works
Simple math. Real Indian prices.
Our electric car running cost calculator uses two simple formulas to figure out how much it costs you to drive 1 km. One formula is for EVs and the other is for petrol vehicles. Then it adds up the total cost of ownership over the years.
EV Cost/km = Electricity Rate ÷ Efficiency
Example:
- Electricity: ₹8/kWh
- Efficiency: 25 km/kWh (scooter)
→ ₹0.32/km
Petrol Cost/km = Fuel Price ÷ Mileage
Example:
- Petrol: ₹105/litre
- Mileage: 45 km/litre (scooter)
→ ₹2.33/km
What makes this calculator different?
Most free calculators only compare how much it costs to drive per km. Ours is a full total cost of ownership calculator. It adds up the vehicle price, fuel or electricity cost over your ownership period, yearly maintenance, and EV battery replacement. That way, you see the complete picture before buying.
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