EV vs petrol in Mumbai: what you'll really save
In Mumbai, petrol costs ₹111.21 a litre, diesel ₹97.83, and home electricity about ₹12 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 Mumbai
| EV | vs | Extra upfront | Saved / month | Pays back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG Windsor EV Exclusive Pro | Hyundai Creta King | −₹1.42 lakh | ₹8,568 | Day one |
| BYD eMAX 7 Comfort 6S | Toyota Innova Hycross VX Hybrid | −₹2.22 lakh | ₹5,423 | Day one |
| Kia Carens Clavis EV HTX E ER | Kia Carens Clavis HTX+ Turbo iMT 6S | ₹71,995 | ₹8,849 | 8 months |
| Maruti e Vitara Zeta | Maruti Grand Vitara Zeta (O) AT | ₹99,108 | ₹7,099 | 13 months |
| Hyundai Creta Electric Smart (O) LR | Hyundai Creta SX Premium IVT | ₹1.76 lakh | ₹8,137 | 20 months |
| VinFast Limo Green Standard | Toyota Innova Hycross GX (petrol) | ₹1.3 lakh | ₹5,599 | 21 months |
| Tata Tiago EV Pure+ 24 | Tata Tiago Pure+ A AMT | ₹1.65 lakh | ₹7,116 | 23 months |
| Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Two 79 | Mahindra XUV 7XO AX7T 6S | ₹1.46 lakh | ₹5,397 | 2 years |
| Tata Punch EV Smart+ 40 | Tata Punch Pure+ S AMT | ₹1.98 lakh | ₹7,336 | 2.2 years |
| Tata Harrier EV Fearless+ 75 | Tata Harrier Adventure X+ AT | ₹2.03 lakh | ₹6,102 | 2.5 years |
| Mahindra XEV 9S Pack One Above 79 | Mahindra XUV 7XO AX5 | ₹1.91 lakh | ₹5,654 | 2.6 years |
| MG Comet EV Executive | Maruti WagonR LXi MT | ₹2.01 lakh | ₹5,982 | 2.8 years |
| Tata Nexon EV Creative 45 | Tata Nexon Pure+ PS | ₹3.73 lakh | ₹8,075 | 3.8 years |
| Kia Syros EV HTK+ ER | Kia Syros HTK+ Turbo DCT | ₹3.82 lakh | ₹6,643 | 4.6 years |
| Tata Sierra EV Adventure 75 | Tata Sierra Pure L (O) DCA | ₹5.04 lakh | ₹6,613 | 6.1 years |
| Mahindra BE 6 SPORTEQ Three Plus 79 | Hyundai Creta SX Premium IVT | ₹5.38 lakh | ₹6,762 | 6.3 years |
| Mahindra XUV 3XO EV AX5 | Mahindra XUV 3XO MX1 | ₹5.48 lakh | ₹6,682 | 6.7 years |
| Tata Curvv EV Accomplished X | Tata Curvv Smart X | ₹6.4 lakh | ₹7,625 | 6.8 years |
| VinFast VF7 Wind | Tata Harrier Adventure X+ | ₹4.69 lakh | ₹5,408 | 6.9 years |
| Citroen eC3 Live | Tata Punch Smart | ₹5.95 lakh | ₹6,760 | 7.2 years |
| MG Hector Tomahawk EV Excite 7S | MG Hector Style | ₹7.02 lakh | ₹7,851 | 7.3 years |
| VinFast VF6 Earth | Hyundai Creta E MT | ₹6.29 lakh | ₹6,740 | 7.6 years |
| MG ZS EV Executive | MG Astor Sprint | ₹7.47 lakh | ₹6,979 | 8.7 years |
| BYD Atto 3 Premium | MG Hector Smart Pro CVT | ₹11.78 lakh | ₹7,050 | 13.5 years |
| Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella E3 | Toyota Hyryder S MT | ₹9.74 lakh | ₹5,123 | 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 Maharashtra
- EVs: 0% on every car. Registration fees are waived.
- Petrol cars: 11% up to ₹10 lakh, 12% up to ₹20 lakh, 13% above ₹20 lakh.
- Diesel cars: 13% up to ₹10 lakh, 14% up to ₹20 lakh, 15% above ₹20 lakh.
Questions people ask
Is an EV worth it in Mumbai?
In Mumbai, petrol costs ₹111.21 a litre, diesel ₹97.83, and home electricity about ₹12 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 Mumbai?
Charging at home at about ₹12 a unit, an efficient EV costs from about ₹119 per 100 km, while a petrol car doing 14 km/l costs about ₹794 per 100 km at ₹111.21 a litre.
Do EVs pay road tax in Maharashtra?
Maharashtra road tax for EVs is 0% on every car; for petrol cars it is 11% up to ₹10 lakh, 12% up to ₹20 lakh, 13% above ₹20 lakh. EV registration fees are also waived.