How much will you save switching to an EV?

Reviewed by the EVz Editorial Team · July 2026 · how we verify

A typical electric scooter saves about Rs 30,174 a year in running cost versus petrol on a 40 km/day commute. This calculator compares real running cost using each EV's verified real-world range, not brochure claims, across monthly, annual, and 5-year horizons. Adjust your daily distance and local fuel and electricity prices to see your own number. Figures as of July 2026.

Based on 40 km/day, the Ampere Nexus Nexus EX costs about ₹320/month to run versus ₹2,800/month for a comparable petrol scooter, a saving of ₹30,174/year at July 2026 prices.

You save / month

₹2,480

Per year

₹30,174

Over 5 years

₹1,50,870

EV model Daily distance: 40 kmPetrol price (₹/l) Electricity (₹/kWh)

	Monthly	Annual	5-year
Petrol	₹2,800	₹34,067	₹1,70,335
EV	₹320	₹3,893	₹19,465
You save	₹2,480	₹30,174	₹1,50,870

Assumes 45 km/l petrol, 30 km/kWh EV, ₹105/l petrol and ₹8/kWh electricity, 40 km/day. Figures as of July 2026.

How the savings are calculated

EVz uses transparent, named assumptions so the numbers are auditable: petrol at Rs 105/litre, domestic electricity at Rs 8/kWh, a petrol scooter at 45 kmpl and a petrol car at 15 kmpl. EV energy use comes from each model's verified real-world efficiency. Change any input above and the figures update live.

FAQ

How much do you save switching from petrol to an EV in India?

A typical electric scooter saves about Rs 30,174 a year in running cost versus petrol on a 40 km/day commute. Your exact figure depends on daily distance and local fuel and electricity prices - use the calculator to set your own. As of July 2026.

What assumptions does the EV savings calculator use?

Named, auditable defaults you can override: petrol at Rs 105/litre, electricity at Rs 8/kWh domestic, a petrol scooter at 45 kmpl and a petrol car at 15 kmpl. EV efficiency uses each model's verified real-world range, not the ARAI claim.

Does the calculator use real-world range or ARAI claims?

Real-world. Running cost is computed from each EV's verified real-world efficiency, so the savings reflect what you actually get, not the optimistic brochure figure.