EV vs petrol in Ahmedabad: what you'll really save
In Ahmedabad, petrol costs ₹101.81 a litre, diesel ₹97.92, and home electricity about ₹6 a unit. At 40 km a day with home charging, 23 of 25 EVs pay back within 15 years; the MG Windsor EV is quickest, in 9 months.
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How fast each EV pays back in Ahmedabad
| EV | vs | Extra upfront | Saved / month | Pays back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG Windsor EV Exclusive Pro | Hyundai Creta King | ₹79,284 | ₹8,720 | 9 months |
| BYD eMAX 7 Comfort 6S | Toyota Innova Hycross VX Hybrid | ₹1.42 lakh | ₹6,189 | 21 months |
| Kia Carens Clavis EV HTX E ER | Kia Carens Clavis HTX+ Turbo iMT 6S | ₹3.29 lakh | ₹8,997 | 2.9 years |
| Tata Tiago EV Pure+ 24 | Tata Tiago Pure+ A AMT | ₹2.68 lakh | ₹7,368 | 3 years |
| Maruti e Vitara Zeta | Maruti Grand Vitara Zeta (O) AT | ₹3.08 lakh | ₹7,479 | 3.3 years |
| Tata Punch EV Smart+ 40 | Tata Punch Pure+ S AMT | ₹3.14 lakh | ₹7,559 | 3.4 years |
| MG Comet EV Executive | Maruti WagonR LXi MT | ₹2.81 lakh | ₹6,070 | 3.8 years |
| Hyundai Creta Electric Smart (O) LR | Hyundai Creta SX Premium IVT | ₹4.22 lakh | ₹8,187 | 4.2 years |
| Tata Nexon EV Creative 45 | Tata Nexon Pure+ PS | ₹5.18 lakh | ₹8,200 | 5.2 years |
| VinFast Limo Green Standard | Toyota Innova Hycross GX (petrol) | ₹3.95 lakh | ₹6,166 | 5.2 years |
| Mahindra XEV 9S Pack One Above 79 | Mahindra XUV 7XO AX5 | ₹4.84 lakh | ₹6,969 | 5.6 years |
| Tata Harrier EV Fearless+ 75 | Tata Harrier Adventure X+ AT | ₹5.49 lakh | ₹7,484 | 5.9 years |
| Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Two 79 | Mahindra XUV 7XO AX7T 6S | ₹5.13 lakh | ₹6,757 | 6.2 years |
| Kia Syros EV HTK+ ER | Kia Syros HTK+ Turbo DCT | ₹5.66 lakh | ₹6,923 | 6.7 years |
| Mahindra XUV 3XO EV AX5 | Mahindra XUV 3XO MX1 | ₹6.81 lakh | ₹6,906 | 8 years |
| Tata Curvv EV Accomplished X | Tata Curvv Smart X | ₹8.03 lakh | ₹7,900 | 8.3 years |
| Citroen eC3 Live | Tata Punch Smart | ₹7.06 lakh | ₹6,955 | 8.3 years |
| Tata Sierra EV Adventure 75 | Tata Sierra Pure L (O) DCA | ₹7.41 lakh | ₹7,000 | 8.6 years |
| MG Hector Tomahawk EV Excite 7S | MG Hector Style | ₹9.06 lakh | ₹8,311 | 8.9 years |
| Mahindra BE 6 SPORTEQ Three Plus 79 | Hyundai Creta SX Premium IVT | ₹8.04 lakh | ₹7,155 | 9.2 years |
| VinFast VF6 Earth | Hyundai Creta E MT | ₹8.14 lakh | ₹7,246 | 9.2 years |
| VinFast VF7 Wind | Tata Harrier Adventure X+ | ₹7.86 lakh | ₹6,947 | 9.2 years |
| MG ZS EV Executive | MG Astor Sprint | ₹9.14 lakh | ₹7,293 | 10.3 years |
| BYD Atto 3 Premium | MG Hector Smart Pro CVT | ₹14.73 lakh | ₹7,319 | 15+ years |
| Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella E3 | Toyota Hyryder S MT | ₹12.02 lakh | ₹5,575 | 15+ years |
40 km a day, home charging, kept 7 years. Each EV is paired with its closest petrol or diesel rival at the same point in the price range.
Road tax in Gujarat
- EVs: 6% on every car.
- Petrol cars: 6% on every car.
- Diesel cars: same as petrol.
- Gujarat's EV tax concession has lapsed, so we've assumed normal tax.
Questions people ask
Is an EV worth it in Ahmedabad?
In Ahmedabad, petrol costs ₹101.81 a litre, diesel ₹97.92, and home electricity about ₹6 a unit. At 40 km a day with home charging, 23 of 25 EVs pay back within 15 years; the MG Windsor EV is quickest, in 9 months.
What does it cost to run an EV in Ahmedabad?
Charging at home at about ₹6 a unit, an efficient EV costs from about ₹59 per 100 km, while a petrol car doing 14 km/l costs about ₹727 per 100 km at ₹101.81 a litre.
Do EVs pay road tax in Gujarat?
Gujarat road tax for EVs is 6% on every car; for petrol cars it is 6% on every car. Gujarat's EV tax concession has lapsed, so we've assumed normal tax.