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EV vs Petrol Calculator: Running Cost & Payback (Scooter or Car)

Free tool · Updated October 2, 2026 · By CouponTalk

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An electric scooter typically runs 25–35 km per unit of electricity, against 40–50 km per litre for a petrol scooter. At 1,000 km a month, ₹7 per unit and ₹103 per litre of petrol, the EV costs about ₹233 a month in electricity against about ₹2,290 for petrol, saving about ₹2,000 a month. If the EV costs ₹30,000 more, it pays back in roughly 15 months.

How to use this calculator

Enter how far you ride or drive each month.
Enter your local petrol price and the petrol vehicle's real mileage.
Enter EV efficiency (scooters 25–35 km/unit, cars 6–8 km/unit) and your electricity rate.

Formula

Petrol cost / month = km ÷ mileage × petrol price

EV cost / month = km ÷ km per unit × electricity rate

Payback (months) = Extra EV price ÷ Monthly saving

Results are estimates to help you plan. Confirm the final price, tax and offer terms at checkout.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to charge an electric scooter?

A 3 kWh scooter battery costs about ₹21 to charge fully at ₹7 per unit, and gives roughly 80–100 km of real-world range.

Is an EV cheaper to maintain?

Usually yes: no engine oil, fewer moving parts and regenerative braking. Battery replacement is the big long-term cost, so check the battery warranty.

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