Stop Guessing.
Start Calculating.
The Hard Math of India’s EV Transition.
Brutally honest financial models and real-world engineering teardowns. We don’t review cars — we audit their 5-year Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). No marketing. No fluff. Just the numbers that actually matter.
The Hidden Costs:
Grid Penalties & Infrastructure
Every state electricity board has its own slab structure — and EV charging silently pushes most households into a higher tier. Here’s what no dealer discloses before you sign.
Your State Board’s
Threshold Trap
Adding EV home charging pushes most households past the critical consumption threshold. Your electricity board then re-rates your entire bill at the higher slab — not just the excess units.
Select your state above to see the exact slab jump and estimated monthly bill impact for your electricity board.
Rooftop Solar:
The Real Numbers
A 3 kW rooftop system covers ~60–70% of an average household’s monthly draw — eliminating the slab penalty while generating free EV kilometres. Central subsidy applies nationwide; state top-ups vary.
True Install Cost
Charger unit, sanctioned load upgrade, 6mm² wiring, earthing, MCB panel — hidden costs your EV salesperson won’t mention.
Audit Checklist
Buyers who skip the infra audit face ₹40,000–₹1.2L in surprises within the first two months. Don’t be one of them.
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