True running cost
What an EV really costs per km vs petrol.
Electricity is far cheaper per km than petrol
This is where EVs win day to day. A petrol scooter costs roughly ₹2-2.5 per km in fuel; the same ride on electricity is often under ₹0.30 per km. The gap is even wider for cars. Drag your daily distance and switch vehicle type to see the monthly difference:
Quick checkWho benefits most from an EV's low running cost?
Running cost is only part of the picture
True cost of ownership also counts the purchase price, insurance, and maintenance — and EVs are much cheaper to maintain (no oil changes, fewer parts, regen braking saves brake pads). Against that, the upfront price is usually higher. Fuel savings + lower upkeep are what close the gap over time.
Quick checkBesides fuel, where do EVs usually save money?
Watch the assumptions
Savings depend on your electricity tariff, how much you drive, and the petrol price you're comparing against. Always sanity-check a savings claim against your own numbers rather than taking a headline figure at face value.
Quick checkA savings figure looks huge. What should you do?
You learned
- Electricity is far cheaper per km than petrol — more so the more you drive.
- EVs also cost less to maintain; weigh total cost over 5 years, not sticker price.
- Savings depend on your tariff and distance — check the assumptions.