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Featured Analysis · May 2026
Tata Punch EV:
The
3.4-Year
Break-Even
₹2.8L saved over 5 yrs
Break-even: 41 months
40 km/day avg commute
EM
EngineeringMix
8 min read · Data-backed analysis
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EV vs Petrol TCO
True ownership cost calculator
Live
Kilometres per Day
40
km/day
10
105
200 km
Compare over
1 yr
2 yr
3 yr
5 yr
10 yr
Electric
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Petrol
₹0
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You save with EV
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India rates ·
₹103/L petrol · ₹8/kWh
Full Calc
Fuel Cost Today
Chennai Live
Petrol
Chennai · Fuel Station
₹103.01
per litre
EV Charging
TANGEDCO slab 1
₹8.00
per kWh
Verified Apr 2026
EV costs
~73%
less per km
vs petrol at current rates
Petrol: GoodReturns daily revision · EV: TANGEDCO FY 2025–26 tariff
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Home EV Charger
Installation Costs 2026
₹8K
Starts at
₹45K
Max AC+DC
7.4kW
Sweet spot
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Market Intelligence
EV Resale Value Matrix
3-year depreciation · Indian used-car market
CarDekho data
Model
Purchase
3yr Value
Retained
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Sources: CarDekho · OLX · 91wheels
Updated May 2026 · Avg of 30+ listings
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