BMW iX Electric vs Petrol — Full Cost Comparison
Save ₹10.66 L over 5 years · Breakeven in just 623 months · 635 km range · 111.5 kWh
EV Cost/km
₹1.4
vs ₹7 petrol
Monthly Savings
₹6,720
vs petrol
Breakeven
623 mo
then pure savings
5-Year Savings
₹4.03 L
fuel alone
Year-by-Year TCO
| Year | BMW iX Electric | Petrol | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | ₹1.40 Cr | ₹97.65 L | Petrol saves ₹41.85 L |
| Year 1 | ₹1.46 Cr | ₹1.05 Cr | Petrol saves ₹40.69 L |
| Year 2 | ₹1.52 Cr | ₹1.12 Cr | Petrol saves ₹39.54 L |
| Year 3 | ₹1.58 Cr | ₹1.20 Cr | Petrol saves ₹38.38 L |
| Year 4 | ₹1.64 Cr | ₹1.27 Cr | Petrol saves ₹37.23 L |
| Year 5 | ₹1.71 Cr | ₹1.34 Cr | Petrol saves ₹36.07 L |
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BMW iX Electric vs Petrol Car — Is It Worth Switching to Electric?
The BMW iX Electric starts at ₹1.40 Cr ex-showroom, which is approximately ₹41.85 L more than a comparable petrol car at ₹97.65 L. However, the BMW iX Electric costs just ₹1.4/km to run vs ₹7/km for petrol — a 80% reduction in per-kilometer cost that quickly erases the upfront premium.
At 40 km of daily driving, the BMW iX Electric saves ₹6,720 every month on fuel. Add the maintenance savings of ₹11,044/month (EVs need no oil changes, fewer brake jobs, no exhaust repairs), and the total monthly advantage reaches ₹17,764.
The breakeven point — when cumulative savings equal the price difference — comes at approximately 623 months (51.9 years). After that, every month of ownership puts money back in your pocket. By year 5, the total cost of ownership stands at ₹1.71 Cr for the BMW iX Electric vs ₹1.34 Cr for the petrol equivalent.
Beyond cost, the BMW iX Electric produces zero tailpipe emissions (saving approximately 1752 kg of CO₂ per year), runs virtually silent, qualifies for Section 80EEB tax deduction (₹1.5 lakh on loan interest), and benefits from state road tax waivers and registration fee exemptions. The verdict: for most drivers covering 40+ km daily, switching to the BMW iX Electric is both financially smart and environmentally responsible.
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80% cheaper per km. ₹4.03 L savings in 5 years.