Electric Cars running cost per km in India
Reviewed by the EVz Editorial Team · July 2026 · how we verify
Across the electric cars we track, electricity costs about Rs 1.23 per km to run, versus about Rs 7.00 per km for a comparable petrol vehicle at July 2026 prices - roughly 82% cheaper. Per-model figures below.
| Model | EV cost / km | Petrol equivalent / km |
|---|---|---|
| BYD Atto 3 Premium | Rs 1.33 | Rs 7.00 |
| Citroen eC3X Shine | Rs 1.03 | Rs 7.00 |
| Hyundai Creta Electric Excellence LR | Rs 0.96 | Rs 7.00 |
| MG Comet EV Excite | Rs 1.33 | Rs 7.00 |
| MG Windsor EV Pro | Rs 1.05 | Rs 7.00 |
| MG ZS EV Exclusive Plus | Rs 1.18 | Rs 7.00 |
| Mahindra BE 6 Pack Three 79 | Rs 1.40 | Rs 7.00 |
| Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Three 79 | Rs 1.38 | Rs 7.00 |
| Mahindra XUV400 EL Pro | Rs 1.25 | Rs 7.00 |
| Tata Curvv EV Empowered 55 | Rs 1.21 | Rs 7.00 |
| Tata Harrier EV Empowered 75 RWD | Rs 1.33 | Rs 7.00 |
| Tata Nexon EV Long Range | Rs 1.03 | Rs 7.00 |
| Tata Punch EV Long Range | Rs 1.33 | Rs 7.00 |
| Tata Tiago EV Long Range 24 | Rs 1.33 | Rs 7.00 |
| Tata Tigor EV XZ+ Lux | Rs 1.33 | Rs 7.00 |