Low slab (0-100 units)
₹4.5
per kWh
EV owners (300-500 units)
₹7.3
per kWh — your typical rate
High slab (500+ units)
₹8.8
per kWh
Full-charge cost by battery size in Punjab
At Punjab's domestic rate of ₹7.3/kWh.
| Battery | Home (₹7.3/kWh) | DC fast (~₹20/kWh) | Petrol equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 kWh | ₹146 | ₹400 | ₹213 |
| 30 kWh | ₹219 | ₹600 | ₹319 |
| 40 kWh | ₹292 | ₹800 | ₹425 |
| 50 kWh | ₹365 | ₹1,000 | ₹532 |
| 70 kWh | ₹511 | ₹1,400 | ₹745 |
| 100 kWh | ₹730 | ₹2,000 | ₹1,064 |
Per-km running cost for top EVs in Punjab
Based on Punjab's ₹7.3/kWh rate — home charging assumed.
Porsche Porsche Cayenne Electric
From ₹0
Mahindra Mahindra Vision S
From ₹0
Volkswagen Volkswagen ID.4
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VinFast VinFast Wild
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VinFast VinFast VF9
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VinFast VinFast VF8
From ₹0
VinFast VinFast VF5
From ₹0
VinFast VinFast VF3
From ₹0
VinFast VinFast VF e34
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VinFast VinFast Limo Green
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EV charging cost in Punjab — FAQs
What is the electricity rate for EV charging in Punjab?+
The domestic tariff in Punjab is approximately ₹7.3/kWh (300-500 unit slab, where most EV-owning households land). Lower slab (0-100 units) is ₹4.5/kWh and higher slab (>500 units) is ₹8.8/kWh. After fixed charges and duties, most EV owners in Punjab report an effective rate of ₹7.9-8.4/kWh.
How much does it cost to fully charge an EV in Punjab?+
At ₹7.3/kWh, fully charging a 30 kWh battery in Punjab costs ₹219, and a 50 kWh battery costs ₹365. A popular mid-range EV like the Tata Nexon EV (30 kWh) costs about ₹219 for a full charge at home.
Is public DC fast charging expensive in Punjab?+
Public DC fast chargers in Amritsar and other Punjab cities typically charge ₹18-22/kWh — roughly 2-3× home rates. Fully charging a 40 kWh EV on public DC costs ₹720-880 vs ₹292 at home. Use home charging for daily needs; public DC only for long-distance trips.
How does EV running cost in Punjab compare to petrol?+
Average EV running cost in Punjab: ₹1.03/km. Petrol running cost (at ₹96.8/L in Punjab): ₹6.47/km. EVs are approximately 84% cheaper to run here.
Are there any EV subsidies in Punjab?+
Punjab does not currently have a dedicated state-level EV subsidy beyond the national FAME-II / PM E-DRIVE schemes. Road tax rebates may still apply — check with your RTO.