Is It Cheaper To Charge An EV Compared To Filling Up A Petrol Car? Fully Explained ft. Jio-bp Pulse

With the rising fuel prices and rapidly evolving EV technology, buying an electric car is no longer a risky proposition, but a smart one. While petrol and diesel cars are still very much relevant, you now have increasingly tempting propositions to go green and make the switch. One very important aspect of this is the per-km running cost of an EV, especially while driving long distances. And to bust the myth of expensive EV charging, here is a comparison:

Petrol Costs Vs EV Charging Costs

For this comparison, let’s consider the petrol-powered and EV versions of one of India’s most common SUVs, the Tata Nexon. 

Running Cost Per Km Of Petrol

Starting from the petrol-powered version, which delivers around 15 kmpl of real-world fuel economy. Let’s take a look at how its running costs stack up over a typical 150 km Mumbai-Pune run:

As seen above, driving a petrol car will cost you Rs 7.41 per km just in fuel costs.

Running Cost Of EV

Now, let’s go through what a Nexon EV would cost to drive for the same stretch. Here, we have assumed a typical fast charging session at one of the 7,000+ Jio-bp charging points in India, with a realistic consumption figure of 7 km per kWh:

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As seen above, even with DC fast charging, driving the Nexon EV will cost you less than half the cost of the petrol version at just Rs 2.89 per km! 

This results in savings of Rs 4.52 per km, which adds up to over Rs 4.52 lakh over the course of a typical ownership period of 1 lakh kms!

Jio-bp Pulse Pricing & Subscription Plans

What further helps in solidifying your confidence in EVs is the massive and ultra-reliable 7,000+ charging point network of Jio-bp Pulse that ensures you always have a charger nearby and can take long road trips with no anxiety whatsoever.

What’s more, you get the benefit of standardised pricing of Rs 24 per kWh across the country, which can drop to as low as Rs 20.25 per kWh when you subscribe to the All India Pulse Max loyalty program. Subscribing to this scheme will also get you the following benefits:

• Validity of up to 5 months, with 600 kW of charging at lower rates 

• Loyalty points can be redeemed for exclusive benefits at Wildbean Cafe, EV charging and fuel purchases at select Jio-bp outlets.

So, when are you bringing home your new EV? Let us know in the comments below!