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Tools and references to make better EV decisions

This page contains practical tools and structured guides to help you evaluate EVs in India using real numbers and real usage patterns.

1. EV Cost Reality (Simple Model)

Before buying an EV, this is the only calculation that matters:

Are you actually saving money?

Use this quick framework:

Step 1 — Monthly running

• Daily usage (km): ___
• Monthly km = daily × 30

Step 2 — Cost per km

Petrol:

• Mileage: ~40 km/l (2-wheeler typical) ~13 km/l (4-wheeler typical)
• Petrol price: ₹100/l
  → Cost per km ≈ ₹2.5

EV:

• Efficiency: ~35–45 km per kWh
• Electricity: ₹8/kWh
  → Cost per km ≈ ₹0.20

Step 3 — Monthly cost

• Petrol cost = km × ₹2.5
• EV cost = km × ₹0.20

Step 4 — Savings

• Monthly savings = Petrol − EV
• Yearly savings = × 12

Step 5 — Break-even

• Extra cost of EV ÷ yearly savings = years to recover

Reality check

• Low usage (<20 km/day) → savings are slow
• High usage (>40 km/day) → EV makes strong sense
• Charging access matters more than range

2. Charging Reality in India

Home charging (ideal case)

• Works best for: apartments with parking + socket
• Overnight charging = sufficient for most users

Public charging (current state)

• Still inconsistent, but rapidly expanding
• Useful as backup, not primary strategy

What actually matters

• Do you have reliable home charging?
  → If not, reconsider EV

3. Battery & Range — Simplified

• Bigger battery (kWh) = more range
• Real range is ~70–80% of claimed
• Speed, load, and riding style matter

4. When NOT to buy an EV

• Very low usage
• No charging access
• Buying only for “fuel savings” without calculation

More tools and calculators will be added here as they are built.

Downloads

EV Buying Readiness Checklist

A practical checklist covering charging, infrastructure, financing, insurance, battery sizing and dealer questions.

📄 Download EV Purchase Checklist