EV vs petrol in New Delhi: what you'll really save
In New Delhi, petrol costs ₹102.12 a litre, diesel ₹95.20, and home electricity about ₹8 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, cheaper from day one.
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How fast each EV pays back in New Delhi
| EV | vs | Extra upfront | Saved / month | Pays back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG Windsor EV Exclusive Pro | Hyundai Creta King | −₹1.07 lakh | ₹8,395 | Day one |
| BYD eMAX 7 Comfort 6S | Toyota Innova Hycross VX Hybrid | −₹1.42 lakh | ₹5,705 | Day one |
| Kia Carens Clavis EV HTX E ER | Kia Carens Clavis HTX+ Turbo iMT 6S | ₹1.1 lakh | ₹8,649 | 12 months |
| Maruti e Vitara Zeta | Maruti Grand Vitara Zeta (O) AT | ₹1.3 lakh | ₹7,098 | 17 months |
| Hyundai Creta Electric Smart (O) LR | Hyundai Creta SX Premium IVT | ₹2.12 lakh | ₹7,896 | 2.1 years |
| Tata Tiago EV Pure+ 24 | Tata Tiago Pure+ A AMT | ₹1.94 lakh | ₹7,047 | 2.3 years |
| VinFast Limo Green Standard | Toyota Innova Hycross GX (petrol) | ₹1.69 lakh | ₹5,748 | 2.3 years |
| Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Two 79 | Mahindra XUV 7XO AX7T 6S | ₹2.01 lakh | ₹6,052 | 2.5 years |
| Tata Punch EV Smart+ 40 | Tata Punch Pure+ S AMT | ₹2.31 lakh | ₹7,239 | 2.6 years |
| Mahindra XEV 9S Pack One Above 79 | Mahindra XUV 7XO AX5 | ₹2.19 lakh | ₹6,279 | 2.8 years |
| Tata Harrier EV Fearless+ 75 | Tata Harrier Adventure X+ AT | ₹2.54 lakh | ₹6,751 | 2.9 years |
| MG Comet EV Executive | Maruti WagonR LXi MT | ₹2.36 lakh | ₹5,850 | 3.3 years |
| Tata Nexon EV Creative 45 | Tata Nexon Pure+ PS | ₹4.12 lakh | ₹7,884 | 4.3 years |
| Kia Syros EV HTK+ ER | Kia Syros HTK+ Turbo DCT | ₹4.06 lakh | ₹6,584 | 5 years |
| VinFast VF7 Wind | Tata Harrier Adventure X+ | ₹4.98 lakh | ₹6,162 | 6.4 years |
| Tata Sierra EV Adventure 75 | Tata Sierra Pure L (O) DCA | ₹5.35 lakh | ₹6,607 | 6.5 years |
| Mahindra BE 6 SPORTEQ Three Plus 79 | Hyundai Creta SX Premium IVT | ₹5.73 lakh | ₹6,749 | 6.8 years |
| Mahindra XUV 3XO EV AX5 | Mahindra XUV 3XO MX1 | ₹5.79 lakh | ₹6,586 | 7.2 years |
| Tata Curvv EV Accomplished X | Tata Curvv Smart X | ₹6.8 lakh | ₹7,522 | 7.3 years |
| MG Hector Tomahawk EV Excite 7S | MG Hector Style | ₹7.26 lakh | ₹7,846 | 7.5 years |
| VinFast VF6 Earth | Hyundai Creta E MT | ₹6.51 lakh | ₹6,803 | 7.8 years |
| Citroen eC3 Live | Tata Punch Smart | ₹6.35 lakh | ₹6,645 | 7.8 years |
| MG ZS EV Executive | MG Astor Sprint | ₹7.87 lakh | ₹6,914 | 9.3 years |
| BYD Atto 3 Premium | MG Hector Smart Pro CVT | ₹15.16 lakh | ₹6,917 | 15+ years |
| Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella E3 | Toyota Hyryder S MT | ₹9.99 lakh | ₹5,179 | 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 Delhi
- EVs: 0% up to ₹30 lakh, 10% above ₹30 lakh. Registration fees are waived.
- Petrol cars: 4% up to ₹6 lakh, 7% up to ₹10 lakh, 10% above ₹10 lakh.
- Diesel cars: 25% more than petrol.
Questions people ask
Is an EV worth it in New Delhi?
In New Delhi, petrol costs ₹102.12 a litre, diesel ₹95.20, and home electricity about ₹8 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, cheaper from day one.
What does it cost to run an EV in New Delhi?
Charging at home at about ₹8 a unit, an efficient EV costs from about ₹79 per 100 km, while a petrol car doing 14 km/l costs about ₹729 per 100 km at ₹102.12 a litre.
Do EVs pay road tax in Delhi?
Delhi road tax for EVs is 0% up to ₹30 lakh, 10% above ₹30 lakh; for petrol cars it is 4% up to ₹6 lakh, 7% up to ₹10 lakh, 10% above ₹10 lakh. EV registration fees are also waived.