Electric Scooter vs Petrol Calculator
Per-km running cost head-to-head and EV premium payback for delivery scooter fleet duty in India.
A petrol scooter at 45 km/L and ₹105 petrol costs ~₹2.3/km; an e-scooter at 33 Wh/km on ₹8 home power costs ~₹0.26/km — a 9× gap. What that means for YOUR riding distance and the EV's higher sticker price, computed honestly.
Energy/km = Wh/km × tariff; fuel/km = price ÷ km/L. Off-peak depot charging is what makes the EV column unbeatable — the same fleet charged at peak rates can double its energy cost/km.
Indicative estimates only, not financial or investment advice. Tariffs, subsidies and net-metering rules change — verify with your DISCOM, utility or installer before committing.
Disclaimer: This tool is for general informational and estimation purposes only and is not professional financial, tax, accounting or legal advice. All figures are estimates — verify with a qualified professional before making decisions. Read the full disclaimer.
Use the free Electric Scooter vs Petrol Calculator online — Per-km running cost head-to-head and EV premium payback for delivery scooter fleet duty in India. Runs instantly in your browser: no signup, no upload, mobile-friendly.
About Electric Scooter vs Petrol Calculator
A petrol scooter at 45 km/L and ₹105 petrol costs ~₹2.3/km; an e-scooter at 33 Wh/km on ₹8 home power costs ~₹0.26/km — a 9× gap. What that means for YOUR riding distance and the EV's higher sticker price, computed honestly.
How to use Electric Scooter vs Petrol Calculator
- 1Enter daily distance and the EV's consumption (segment default provided).
- 2Enter the diesel/petrol comparator's economy and fuel price.
- 3Set the EV price premium and read payback and 5-year net.
Why use Electric Scooter vs Petrol Calculator?
- ✓Energy-per-km vs fuel-per-km — the comparison that decides fleets
- ✓Maintenance delta included (EVs save ~40% on servicing)
- ✓Premium payback and 5-year net per vehicle
- ✓Market presets for tariffs and fuel prices
Frequently asked questions
How do I compare EV running cost against diesel fairly?+
Per km: EV = Wh/km × tariff ÷ 1000; ICE = fuel price ÷ km/L. Use your real charging tariff (off-peak if that's your practice) and real route economy, not brochure figures. The calculator pairs the two and pays back the EV's price premium with the difference.
What's a typical payback for the EV price premium?+
High-utilization fleets (taxis, 3W cargo, delivery at 150+ km/day) commonly pay back in 1.5–3 years; modest-duty corporate cars take 4–7. Distance is destiny — payback scales inversely with daily km, which the tool makes explicit.
Are EV maintenance savings real?+
Consistently: no oil changes, no clutch, regenerative braking halving brake wear — fleet studies cluster around 35–45% lower maintenance per km. The calculator adds a conservative estimate; battery replacement risk is covered separately by warranty (see the battery warranty tools).
Does the Electric Scooter vs Petrol Calculator include battery replacement cost?+
No — within typical fleet holding periods (4–7 years), packs stay under OEM warranty (8 yr/160k km to 70%). For longer horizons, add a residual provision using the battery replacement-planner tool; falling pack prices keep shrinking that line.
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