EV vs petrol in Bengaluru: what you'll really save
In Bengaluru, petrol costs ₹111.68 a litre, diesel ₹98.80, and home electricity about ₹8.2 a unit. At 40 km a day with home charging, 24 of 25 EVs pay back within 15 years; the MG Windsor EV is quickest, cheaper from day one.
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How fast each EV pays back in Bengaluru
| EV | vs | Extra upfront | Saved / month | Pays back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG Windsor EV Exclusive Pro | Hyundai Creta King | −₹74,974 | ₹9,289 | Day one |
| BYD eMAX 7 Comfort 6S | Toyota Innova Hycross VX Hybrid | −₹67,152 | ₹6,429 | Day one |
| Kia Carens Clavis EV HTX E ER | Kia Carens Clavis HTX+ Turbo iMT 6S | ₹1.62 lakh | ₹9,622 | 16 months |
| Maruti e Vitara Zeta | Maruti Grand Vitara Zeta (O) AT | ₹1.76 lakh | ₹7,918 | 21 months |
| Tata Tiago EV Pure+ 24 | Tata Tiago Pure+ A AMT | ₹2.02 lakh | ₹7,814 | 2.1 years |
| Hyundai Creta Electric Smart (O) LR | Hyundai Creta SX Premium IVT | ₹2.69 lakh | ₹8,794 | 2.4 years |
| Tata Punch EV Smart+ 40 | Tata Punch Pure+ S AMT | ₹2.71 lakh | ₹8,035 | 2.8 years |
| VinFast Limo Green Standard | Toyota Innova Hycross GX (petrol) | ₹2.26 lakh | ₹6,479 | 2.8 years |
| MG Comet EV Executive | Maruti WagonR LXi MT | ₹2.39 lakh | ₹6,471 | 3 years |
| Mahindra XEV 9S Pack One Above 79 | Mahindra XUV 7XO AX5 | ₹3.27 lakh | ₹6,572 | 4 years |
| Tata Nexon EV Creative 45 | Tata Nexon Pure+ PS | ₹4.69 lakh | ₹8,779 | 4.3 years |
| Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Two 79 | Mahindra XUV 7XO AX7T 6S | ₹3.55 lakh | ₹6,343 | 4.4 years |
| Tata Harrier EV Fearless+ 75 | Tata Harrier Adventure X+ AT | ₹4.04 lakh | ₹7,070 | 4.6 years |
| Kia Syros EV HTK+ ER | Kia Syros HTK+ Turbo DCT | ₹4.68 lakh | ₹7,378 | 5.2 years |
| Tata Sierra EV Adventure 75 | Tata Sierra Pure L (O) DCA | ₹6.14 lakh | ₹7,459 | 6.7 years |
| Mahindra BE 6 SPORTEQ Three Plus 79 | Hyundai Creta SX Premium IVT | ₹6.59 lakh | ₹7,636 | 7 years |
| Mahindra XUV 3XO EV AX5 | Mahindra XUV 3XO MX1 | ₹6.46 lakh | ₹7,382 | 7.2 years |
| Tata Curvv EV Accomplished X | Tata Curvv Smart X | ₹7.57 lakh | ₹8,450 | 7.3 years |
| MG Hector Tomahawk EV Excite 7S | MG Hector Style | ₹8.13 lakh | ₹8,852 | 7.5 years |
| Citroen eC3 Live | Tata Punch Smart | ₹6.84 lakh | ₹7,441 | 7.5 years |
| VinFast VF6 Earth | Hyundai Creta E MT | ₹7.3 lakh | ₹7,685 | 7.8 years |
| VinFast VF7 Wind | Tata Harrier Adventure X+ | ₹6.81 lakh | ₹6,475 | 8.5 years |
| MG ZS EV Executive | MG Astor Sprint | ₹8.72 lakh | ₹7,803 | 9.1 years |
| BYD Atto 3 Premium | MG Hector Smart Pro CVT | ₹14.06 lakh | ₹7,930 | 14.4 years |
| Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella E3 | Toyota Hyryder S MT | ₹11.08 lakh | ₹5,967 | 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 Karnataka
- EVs: 5% up to ₹10 lakh, 8% up to ₹25 lakh, 10% above ₹25 lakh.
- Petrol cars: 13% up to ₹5 lakh, 14% up to ₹10 lakh, 17% up to ₹20 lakh, 18% above ₹20 lakh.
- Diesel cars: same as petrol.
- Karnataka ended its EV road-tax waiver in April 2026.
Questions people ask
Is an EV worth it in Bengaluru?
In Bengaluru, petrol costs ₹111.68 a litre, diesel ₹98.80, and home electricity about ₹8.2 a unit. At 40 km a day with home charging, 24 of 25 EVs pay back within 15 years; the MG Windsor EV is quickest, cheaper from day one.
What does it cost to run an EV in Bengaluru?
Charging at home at about ₹8.2 a unit, an efficient EV costs from about ₹81 per 100 km, while a petrol car doing 14 km/l costs about ₹798 per 100 km at ₹111.68 a litre.
Do EVs pay road tax in Karnataka?
Karnataka road tax for EVs is 5% up to ₹10 lakh, 8% up to ₹25 lakh, 10% above ₹25 lakh; for petrol cars it is 13% up to ₹5 lakh, 14% up to ₹10 lakh, 17% up to ₹20 lakh, 18% above ₹20 lakh. Karnataka ended its EV road-tax waiver in April 2026.