PFC Approves INR 633 Cr Loan For Procuring EVs, BluSmart To Deploy 5,000 Electric Cars
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Are EVs the wallet-friendly choice in the long run?  Let's compare!

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Cost comparison of 2 & 4 Wheeler EVs with Traditional  Vehicles.  

Cost: EV v/s TRadtional Vehicles

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Using the Nexon as an example, the price difference ranges from -INR 50K to +INR 56K (or even +2.6L in certain EV models).

On-Road Cost:  EV v/s Traditional 4W

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EV 2-wheelers can range between INR 1.22L to 1.76L. For ICE 2-wheelers, the price is INR 1L to 1.84L.

On-Road Cost:  EV v/s Traditional 2W

Delhi CM Approves Scheme For EV Transition For Cab Aggregators, Delivery Companies

Banks like SBI, Axis, and HDFC offer 8.65-9.35% rates on 4-wheeler EV loans, compared to 8.9-13.1% on motor vehicle financing.

Cost Of Financing

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Insurance Costs from an independent provider for EVs tend to be 25-60% higher than ICE. 

Insurance Cost: 

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According to our estimates, EVs cost only about one-tenth of ICE vehicles, around INR 12 per km.

Operating Costs

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In the coming years, the EV prices and associated costs will drop drastically.  Swipe up to learn more!

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