Adjust your daily commute and fuel prices to calculate how much you will save over a month, a year, and five years by switching to an electric vehicle.
Monthly Petrol Cost
₹10,400
Your current spend on fuel
Monthly EV Cost
₹1,400
Electricity cost for same distance
Monthly Savings
₹9,000
You save 87% switching to EV
The gap between bars represents your total accumulated savings
₹9,000
87% less expenditure than petrol
₹1,08,000
₹5,40,000
Explore electric vehicles that fit your budget and daily commute profile of 40 km.
Forecast daily, monthly, and yearly outgoings saved compared to petrol cars.
Understand how quickly your lower running costs will cover the initial EV price premium.
Visualize your carbon emission reduction by switching to a zero-emission commute.
Calculate energy efficiency metrics based on actual local electricity rates.
EV savings is calculated by comparing fuel costs: (Commute Distance ÷ Petrol Mileage) × Petrol Price vs electrical charging costs: (Commute Distance ÷ EV Efficiency) × Electricity Tariff. The difference represents the net monthly/yearly savings.
Petrol vehicles average around ₹7 to ₹10 per km depending on mileage. EVs typically run on less than ₹1.5 per km, resulting in savings of over 80% on commute energy expenses.
Yes, EVs have far fewer moving parts (no engine, gearbox, spark plugs, or exhaust systems), which translates to significantly lower routine maintenance costs over time.
Depending on daily usage, most EV owners break even on the higher initial purchase price within 3 to 5 years through accumulated fuel and maintenance savings.
With rising petrol and diesel prices in India, fuel expense has become a major recurring cost for vehicle owners. Swapping traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) cars for electric passenger vehicles offers a substantial financial benefit. Utilizing our interactive EV savings calculator allows you to model these savings over time based on your average monthly commute, local electricity tariffs, and typical fuel prices.
The core driver of EV savings lies in running efficiency. Petrol-powered hatchbacks and compact SUVs generally achieve a fuel economy of 12 to 18 km per liter. At a petrol price of ₹100 per liter, this translates to a running expense of ₹5.5 to ₹8.3 per kilometer.
In contrast, an electric vehicle like the **Tata Punch EV** or **MG Windsor EV** consumes approximately 1 unit (kWh) of electricity to cover 7 to 9 kilometers. Assuming an average residential electricity tariff of ₹7 to ₹9 per unit, the cost to drive an EV is only ₹0.8 to ₹1.3 per kilometer. This represents an immediate **80-85% reduction** in energy outgoings.
While electric cars often have a higher upfront purchase price compared to their petrol equivalents, this premium is offset by:
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