EV vs petrol in Ghaziabad: what you'll really save
In Ghaziabad, petrol costs ₹101.90 a litre, diesel ₹95.40, and home electricity about ₹7 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 Ghaziabad
| EV | vs | Extra upfront | Saved / month | Pays back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG Windsor EV Exclusive Pro | Hyundai Creta King | ₹81,772 | ₹8,551 | 9 months |
| BYD eMAX 7 Comfort 6S | Toyota Innova Hycross VX Hybrid | ₹1.47 lakh | ₹5,942 | 23 months |
| Tata Tiago EV Pure+ 24 | Tata Tiago Pure+ A AMT | ₹2.73 lakh | ₹7,202 | 3.1 years |
| Kia Carens Clavis EV HTX E ER | Kia Carens Clavis HTX+ Turbo iMT 6S | ₹3.4 lakh | ₹8,816 | 3.1 years |
| Maruti e Vitara Zeta | Maruti Grand Vitara Zeta (O) AT | ₹3.19 lakh | ₹7,282 | 3.6 years |
| Tata Punch EV Smart+ 40 | Tata Punch Pure+ S AMT | ₹3.41 lakh | ₹7,394 | 3.8 years |
| MG Comet EV Executive | Maruti WagonR LXi MT | ₹2.86 lakh | ₹5,955 | 3.9 years |
| Hyundai Creta Electric Smart (O) LR | Hyundai Creta SX Premium IVT | ₹4.37 lakh | ₹8,035 | 4.4 years |
| VinFast Limo Green Standard | Toyota Innova Hycross GX (petrol) | ₹4.09 lakh | ₹5,951 | 5.6 years |
| Tata Nexon EV Creative 45 | Tata Nexon Pure+ PS | ₹5.56 lakh | ₹8,036 | 5.7 years |
| Mahindra XEV 9S Pack One Above 79 | Mahindra XUV 7XO AX5 | ₹5.01 lakh | ₹6,515 | 6.3 years |
| Tata Harrier EV Fearless+ 75 | Tata Harrier Adventure X+ AT | ₹5.68 lakh | ₹7,000 | 6.6 years |
| Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Two 79 | Mahindra XUV 7XO AX7T 6S | ₹5.31 lakh | ₹6,296 | 6.8 years |
| Kia Syros EV HTK+ ER | Kia Syros HTK+ Turbo DCT | ₹5.86 lakh | ₹6,748 | 7.1 years |
| Mahindra XUV 3XO EV AX5 | Mahindra XUV 3XO MX1 | ₹7.21 lakh | ₹6,741 | 8.8 years |
| Citroen eC3 Live | Tata Punch Smart | ₹7.43 lakh | ₹6,794 | 8.9 years |
| Tata Curvv EV Accomplished X | Tata Curvv Smart X | ₹8.51 lakh | ₹7,705 | 9 years |
| Tata Sierra EV Adventure 75 | Tata Sierra Pure L (O) DCA | ₹7.67 lakh | ₹6,797 | 9.2 years |
| MG Hector Tomahawk EV Excite 7S | MG Hector Style | ₹9.38 lakh | ₹8,071 | 9.5 years |
| Mahindra BE 6 SPORTEQ Three Plus 79 | Hyundai Creta SX Premium IVT | ₹8.33 lakh | ₹6,946 | 9.8 years |
| VinFast VF6 Earth | Hyundai Creta E MT | ₹8.43 lakh | ₹7,018 | 9.8 years |
| VinFast VF7 Wind | Tata Harrier Adventure X+ | ₹8.14 lakh | ₹6,437 | 10.3 years |
| MG ZS EV Executive | MG Astor Sprint | ₹9.67 lakh | ₹7,097 | 11.1 years |
| BYD Atto 3 Premium | MG Hector Smart Pro CVT | ₹15.26 lakh | ₹7,111 | 15+ years |
| Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella E3 | Toyota Hyryder S MT | ₹12.45 lakh | ₹5,371 | 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 Uttar Pradesh
- EVs: 8% up to ₹10 lakh, 10% above ₹10 lakh.
- Petrol cars: 8% up to ₹10 lakh, 10% above ₹10 lakh.
- Diesel cars: same as petrol.
- UP waives road tax only for EVs made in the state, so we've assumed normal tax.
Questions people ask
Is an EV worth it in Ghaziabad?
In Ghaziabad, petrol costs ₹101.90 a litre, diesel ₹95.40, and home electricity about ₹7 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 Ghaziabad?
Charging at home at about ₹7 a unit, an efficient EV costs from about ₹69 per 100 km, while a petrol car doing 14 km/l costs about ₹728 per 100 km at ₹101.90 a litre.
Do EVs pay road tax in Uttar Pradesh?
Uttar Pradesh road tax for EVs is 8% up to ₹10 lakh, 10% above ₹10 lakh; for petrol cars it is 8% up to ₹10 lakh, 10% above ₹10 lakh. UP waives road tax only for EVs made in the state, so we've assumed normal tax.