EV vs petrol in Kolkata: what you'll really save
In Kolkata, petrol costs ₹113.50 a litre, diesel ₹99.82, and home electricity about ₹9 a unit. At 40 km a day with home charging, 25 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 Kolkata
| EV | vs | Extra upfront | Saved / month | Pays back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG Windsor EV Exclusive Pro | Hyundai Creta King | −₹97,228 | ₹9,324 | Day one |
| BYD eMAX 7 Comfort 6S | Toyota Innova Hycross VX Hybrid | −₹1.32 lakh | ₹6,373 | Day one |
| Kia Carens Clavis EV HTX E ER | Kia Carens Clavis HTX+ Turbo iMT 6S | ₹1.2 lakh | ₹9,662 | 12 months |
| Maruti e Vitara Zeta | Maruti Grand Vitara Zeta (O) AT | ₹1.4 lakh | ₹7,918 | 17 months |
| Tata Tiago EV Pure+ 24 | Tata Tiago Pure+ A AMT | ₹1.83 lakh | ₹7,828 | 23 months |
| Hyundai Creta Electric Smart (O) LR | Hyundai Creta SX Premium IVT | ₹2.22 lakh | ₹8,842 | 2 years |
| Tata Punch EV Smart+ 40 | Tata Punch Pure+ S AMT | ₹2.16 lakh | ₹8,055 | 2.2 years |
| VinFast Limo Green Standard | Toyota Innova Hycross GX (petrol) | ₹1.79 lakh | ₹6,449 | 2.2 years |
| MG Comet EV Executive | Maruti WagonR LXi MT | ₹2.16 lakh | ₹6,498 | 2.8 years |
| Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Two 79 | Mahindra XUV 7XO AX7T 6S | ₹2.66 lakh | ₹6,259 | 3.3 years |
| Mahindra XEV 9S Pack One Above 79 | Mahindra XUV 7XO AX5 | ₹2.75 lakh | ₹6,493 | 3.3 years |
| Tata Nexon EV Creative 45 | Tata Nexon Pure+ PS | ₹3.93 lakh | ₹8,818 | 3.6 years |
| Tata Harrier EV Fearless+ 75 | Tata Harrier Adventure X+ AT | ₹3.15 lakh | ₹6,990 | 3.6 years |
| Kia Syros EV HTK+ ER | Kia Syros HTK+ Turbo DCT | ₹4.16 lakh | ₹7,390 | 4.5 years |
| Tata Sierra EV Adventure 75 | Tata Sierra Pure L (O) DCA | ₹5.45 lakh | ₹7,460 | 5.9 years |
| Mahindra BE 6 SPORTEQ Three Plus 79 | Hyundai Creta SX Premium IVT | ₹5.83 lakh | ₹7,639 | 6.2 years |
| Mahindra XUV 3XO EV AX5 | Mahindra XUV 3XO MX1 | ₹5.66 lakh | ₹7,401 | 6.3 years |
| Tata Curvv EV Accomplished X | Tata Curvv Smart X | ₹6.6 lakh | ₹8,471 | 6.3 years |
| Citroen eC3 Live | Tata Punch Smart | ₹6.1 lakh | ₹7,465 | 6.7 years |
| MG Hector Tomahawk EV Excite 7S | MG Hector Style | ₹7.36 lakh | ₹8,854 | 6.8 years |
| VinFast VF6 Earth | Hyundai Creta E MT | ₹6.61 lakh | ₹7,673 | 7 years |
| VinFast VF7 Wind | Tata Harrier Adventure X+ | ₹5.55 lakh | ₹6,375 | 7 years |
| MG ZS EV Executive | MG Astor Sprint | ₹7.67 lakh | ₹7,816 | 8 years |
| BYD Atto 3 Premium | MG Hector Smart Pro CVT | ₹12.22 lakh | ₹7,957 | 12.4 years |
| Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella E3 | Toyota Hyryder S MT | ₹10.09 lakh | ₹5,956 | 13.8 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 West Bengal
- EVs: 0% on every car.
- Petrol cars: 10% on every car.
- Diesel cars: same as petrol.
Questions people ask
Is an EV worth it in Kolkata?
In Kolkata, petrol costs ₹113.50 a litre, diesel ₹99.82, and home electricity about ₹9 a unit. At 40 km a day with home charging, 25 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 Kolkata?
Charging at home at about ₹9 a unit, an efficient EV costs from about ₹89 per 100 km, while a petrol car doing 14 km/l costs about ₹811 per 100 km at ₹113.50 a litre.
Do EVs pay road tax in West Bengal?
West Bengal road tax for EVs is 0% on every car; for petrol cars it is 10% on every car.