Tesla Tesla Model 2 cost per km
Exact running cost by city, daily distance, and electricity rate.
Running cost in Mumbai
That's 80% cheaper than petrol (₹7.50/km)
Your location
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Petrol comparison
What would petrol cost instead?
India avg ~₹105/L
At 14 km/L
₹7.50/km
Monthly fuel cost by daily commute
Based on Mumbai rates. Swipe table on mobile.
| Daily km | Monthly km | Tesla Tesla Model 2 | Petrol | You save |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 km | 300 | ₹450 | ₹2,250 | ₹1,800 |
| 30 km | 900 | ₹1,350 | ₹6,750 | ₹5,400 |
| 50 km | 1,500 | ₹2,250 | ₹11,250 | ₹9,000 |
| 80 km | 2,400 | ₹3,600 | ₹18,000 | ₹14,400 |
| 100 km | 3,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹22,500 | ₹18,000 |
Annual savings at 40 km/day
₹87,600/ year
That's ₹4.38 L saved in fuel alone over 5 years of owning the Tesla Tesla Model 2, vs driving an equivalent petrol car.
How much does the Tesla Tesla Model 2 really cost to run?
At India's average residential electricity rate of ₹8/kWh, the Tesla Tesla Model 2 runs at approximately ₹1.25 per km — based on its efficiency of 6.4 km per kWh. For context, an equivalent petrol car doing 14 km/L at ₹105/L costs ₹7.50/km — nearly 6.0× more.
The per-km math
| EV efficiency | 6.4 km / kWh |
| Electricity cost | ₹8 / kWh (India avg) |
| EV running cost | ₹1.25 / km |
| Petrol mileage | 14 km / L |
| Petrol cost | ₹105 / L (India avg) |
| Petrol running cost | ₹7.50 / km |
What this means monthly
At the default Indian urban commute of 50 km/day (≈1,500 km/month):
- Tesla Tesla Model 2 electricity cost: ₹1,875/month
- Equivalent petrol cost: ₹11,250/month
- Monthly savings: ₹9,375/month
Over 5 years that's approximately ₹5.63 L saved in fuel alone — before counting maintenance and insurance savings.
Why electricity is cheaper
Burning 1 litre of petrol releases about 9.1 kWh of usable energy — but a petrol engine only converts ~20-25% of that to actual motion. The rest is heat lost through the radiator and exhaust. EVs convert ~85-90% of stored battery energy into motion. So you're paying for 4× less energy waste with an EV. That's the real reason the Tesla Tesla Model 2 crushes petrol on per-km cost — not because electricity is cheap in India (it isn't particularly), but because EVs are simply more efficient.
Caveats to the math
- DC fast charging (public networks) costs 2-3× home rates. The Tesla Tesla Model 2 would cost ₹3.13/km on DC if you charge exclusively there — still cheaper than petrol.
- Electricity slabs — once you cross 500 units/month, your tariff jumps. Most EV owners stay in the 300-500 slab shown above.
- Battery degradation — after 5-7 years, the Tesla Tesla Model 2's usable range drops 10-15%, which raises per-km cost slightly.
- Solar — if you have rooftop solar, the Tesla Tesla Model 2 can run at ~₹0.50/km during daylight charging.
Tesla Tesla Model 2 cost per km FAQs
What is the cost per km of the Tesla Tesla Model 2?+
The Tesla Tesla Model 2 costs approximately ₹1.25 per km at India's average electricity rate of ₹8/kWh. That's 83% cheaper than running a petrol car doing 14 km/L at ₹105/L (which costs ₹7.50/km).
How much does it cost to charge the Tesla Tesla Model 2?+
At ₹8/kWh and 6.4 km/kWh efficiency, driving 100 km in the Tesla Tesla Model 2 consumes about 15.6 kWh and costs roughly ₹125. A full charge from empty costs approximately ₹600.
What is the monthly fuel cost of the Tesla Tesla Model 2?+
Driving 50 km/day (1,500 km/month), the Tesla Tesla Model 2 costs approximately ₹1,875/month in electricity — vs ₹11,250/month for petrol. You save ₹9,375/month.
Does the Tesla Tesla Model 2 cost change by city?+
Yes — city electricity tariffs vary from ₹5.4/kWh (Chandigarh) to ₹10.7/kWh (Bangalore). Use the city selector above to see your exact cost. Most Tesla Tesla Model 2 owners report effective rates of ₹7-10/kWh after billing slabs and fixed charges.
Is public charging more expensive?+
DC fast charging at public networks typically costs ₹15-22/kWh (2-3× home rates), so ₹2.75–₹3.44/km. The math above assumes home charging — which is where 80%+ of EV kilometers are refueled in India.