Run the numbers before you go electric

Free EV calculators for India

Going electric is as much a maths decision as a driving one. This toolkit answers the questions buyers ask most: EMI and interest, savings versus petrol, real-world range, charging cost (with losses), charge time on a real DC curve, subsidies, BaaS, and station ROI. Used together they give a clear picture of upfront and long-term cost of ownership.

When you have run the numbers, compare EVs side by side, check subsidies, or browse the vehicle catalog.

Why the sticker price is the wrong number to compare

An EV usually costs more to buy and dramatically less to run. What matters is total cost of ownership — purchase minus subsidies, plus financing, energy, maintenance and insurance. Home charging is often roughly ₹1–2/km against ₹6–8/km for petrol; two-wheelers can be ₹0.15–0.30 vs ₹2–3. Check whether that gap covers the premium for your distance and tariff.

Which calculator to use, and when

Start with EV vs petrol to see if an EV makes sense for your usage. Then the EMI calculator — instalment plus charging versus today's fuel bill is the honest affordability test. Before shortlisting, run range & charging; if BaaS is on offer, finish with the BaaS calculator.

Getting accurate results

Three inputs decide almost everything: monthly distance (from the odometer, not a guess), electricity tariff (home slab vs public DC), and ownership period. Model a pessimistic case too. Tools leave out insurance quirks and resale — treat outputs as estimates for comparison.

Beyond buying: the charging business

Evaluating infrastructure? The station ROI calculator models investment, tariff spread, utilisation and payback. Pair it with the charging map to gauge demand near a site.