MG Comet EV vs Maruti WagonR petrol: which costs less?
In New Delhi, driving 40 km a day and charging at home, the MG Comet EV Executive costs ₹2.36 lakh more on-road than the Maruti WagonR LXi MT, saves about ₹5,850 a month, and pays for itself in about 3.3 years.
There's no petrol or diesel version of the MG Comet EV, so we've matched the Maruti WagonR: the closest petrol car on price and size.
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Running cost per km
Based on New Delhi prices: petrol at ₹102.12 a litre and home electricity at ₹8 a unit. The EV uses its real-world range of about 190 km per charge; the WagonR uses about 18 km/l in real driving.
Break-even in 15 cities
Same cars, same 40 km a day. Fuel prices, electricity tariffs and state road tax move the answer.
| City | Petrol ₹/l | Power ₹/unit | Extra upfront | Saved / month | Pays back |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | 102.12 | 8 | ₹2.36 lakh | ₹5,850 | 3.3 years |
| Gurugram | 102.97 | 7.5 | ₹2.31 lakh | ₹5,967 | 3.2 years |
| Faridabad | 102.60 | 7.5 | ₹2.31 lakh | ₹5,942 | 3.2 years |
| Noida | 101.89 | 7 | ₹2.86 lakh | ₹5,955 | 3.9 years |
| Ghaziabad | 101.90 | 7 | ₹2.86 lakh | ₹5,955 | 3.9 years |
| Lucknow | 101.86 | 7 | ₹2.86 lakh | ₹5,953 | 3.9 years |
| Mumbai | 111.21 | 12 | ₹2.01 lakh | ₹5,982 | 2.8 years |
| Pune | 111.00 | 11.5 | ₹2.01 lakh | ₹6,028 | 2.8 years |
| Bengaluru | 111.68 | 8.2 | ₹2.39 lakh | ₹6,471 | 3 years |
| Chennai | 107.76 | 8 | ₹2.06 lakh | ₹6,231 | 2.7 years |
| Hyderabad | 115.73 | 9 | ₹1.91 lakh | ₹6,649 | 2.3 years |
| Ahmedabad | 101.81 | 6 | ₹2.81 lakh | ₹6,070 | 3.8 years |
| Surat | 101.60 | 6 | ₹2.81 lakh | ₹6,056 | 3.8 years |
| Jaipur | 113.19 | 8.5 | ₹2.16 lakh | ₹6,537 | 2.7 years |
| Kolkata | 113.50 | 9 | ₹2.16 lakh | ₹6,498 | 2.8 years |
How much you drive changes everything
| Daily driving | Saved / month | Pays back | 7-year saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 km a day | ₹2,882 | 6.7 years | ₹13,943 |
| 40 km a day | ₹5,850 | 3.3 years | ₹2.63 lakh |
| 60 km a day | ₹8,817 | 2.2 years | ₹5.12 lakh |
| 80 km a day | ₹11,785 | 20 months | ₹7.62 lakh |
New Delhi prices, home charging.
Every Comet EV variant, matched
Each EV variant is paired with the WagonR variant at the same point in its price range (base with base, top with top).
| Comet EV variant | Price | WagonR variant | Price | Pays back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | ₹7.5 lakh | LXi MT | ₹4.99 lakh | 3.3 years |
| Exclusive FC | ₹9.97 lakh | ZXi+ AGS | ₹6.86 lakh | 3.9 years |
Ex-showroom prices, Delhi, November 2026. Break-even uses New Delhi on-road prices.
How we worked this out
- On-road price = ex-showroom + state road tax + registration and fees + first-year insurance. Delhi road tax: EVs 0% up to ₹30 lakh, 10% above ₹30 lakh; petrol cars 4% up to ₹6 lakh, 7% up to ₹10 lakh, 10% above ₹10 lakh.
- Running cost = energy + maintenance (about ₹5,000 a year for the EV, ₹12,000 for the petrol car) + insurance from year two.
- 40 km a day, all charging at home, 10% charging loss, kept for 7 years. No resale value assumed.
- Range and mileage are real-world figures from road tests and owners, not brochure claims. Fuel prices checked Sep–Nov 2026.
Questions people ask
Is the MG Comet EV worth it over the Maruti WagonR?
In New Delhi, driving 40 km a day and charging at home, the MG Comet EV Executive costs ₹2.36 lakh more on-road than the Maruti WagonR LXi MT, saves about ₹5,850 a month, and pays for itself in about 3.3 years. Over 7 years you would save about ₹2.63 lakh in total. The more you drive, the sooner the EV pays back.
How much does it cost to charge the Comet EV at home?
A full charge of the 17.3 kWh battery costs about ₹154 at ₹8 per unit in New Delhi, including about 10% charging loss. That works out to about ₹79 per 100 km, against ₹567 per 100 km for the WagonR petrol.
What is the real-world range of the Comet EV?
The 17.3 kWh version does about 190 km on a full charge. These are road-test and owner figures, not the brochure claim.
Where does the Comet EV pay back fastest?
Of the cities we track, it pays back fastest in Hyderabad (2.3 years) and slowest in Lucknow (3.9 years). Fuel prices, electricity tariffs and state road tax all change the answer.
Can I buy the Comet EV with battery rental?
Yes. With the battery rented, the 17.3 kWh version costs ₹2.51 lakh less upfront, and you pay about ₹3.2 per km for the battery. The calculator can compare both options.