What is the average running cost per km of an electric car in India?

When charged at home on standard domestic tariffs (₹8/unit), an electric car costs approximately ₹1.10 to ₹1.45 per kilometer. On public DC fast chargers (₹21.50/unit), the cost is around ₹2.90 to ₹3.50 per kilometer, compared to ₹7.50/km for petrol.

How is EV cost per kilometer calculated?

It is calculated by determining the vehicle's Wh/km efficiency (Battery Capacity in kWh × 1000 ÷ Real-World Range in km), adjusting for 10% to 12% charging conversion losses, and multiplying the result by the electricity tariff (₹/kWh).

Does driving style and AC usage affect running cost per km?

Yes. High-speed highway driving (above 95 km/h) and aggressive acceleration increase energy consumption by 20% to 30%, which proportionally raises the cost per km from ~₹1.20 to ~₹1.55/km.

How much does a full 0-100% EV battery charge cost?

A typical 30 kWh battery (e.g. Tata Tiago EV Long Range) costs ~₹266 for a full home recharge, giving 200–220 km of real range. A 40.5 kWh battery (Nexon EV) costs ~₹360 for 290–310 km of driving.

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Determine the exact electricity expenditure per kilometer for your electric car. Compare your ₹/km against petrol (₹7.43/km) and diesel (₹5.41/km).

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Select your EV, adjust real-world driving range, and set your electricity tariff rate.

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Auto-populates battery capacity, charging limits, and real-world efficiency.

Real-World Range per Full Charge

ARAI Certified Claimed Range: 465 km. Adjust for your climate and driving style.

Electricity Tariff RateEstimated

₹/kWh

DISCOM unit rate per kWh.

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Direct Electricity CostEstimated Running Cost

₹1.10/km

Driving the Nexon EV @ ₹8/kWh on real-world 310 km range.

Cost Per KM

₹1.10/km

Cost Per 100 KM

₹110/100km

Full Tank / Charge

₹342/charge

Grid Efficiency

138Wh/km

Benchmark Comparison per Kilometer

Nexon EV (EV)₹1.1/km

Petrol Car (14 km/L @ ₹104)₹7.21/km

Diesel Car (17 km/L @ ₹92)₹5.26/km

Cost Per KM Calculation Methodology

Grid Energy per Kilometer

Calculates real energy drawn from the electric grid to travel 1 km:

Grid Wh/km = (Battery Capacity Wh ÷ Range km) ÷ 0.90

Example: (40,500 Wh ÷ 300 km) ÷ 0.90 = 150 Wh/km drawn from wall.

Cost Per Kilometer (₹/km)

Multiplies grid units per km by your domestic electricity tariff:

Cost/km (₹) = (Grid Wh/km ÷ 1000) × Tariff (₹/kWh)

Example: 0.150 kWh × ₹8.00/unit = ₹1.20 per kilometer.

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