BYD Shark Running Cost 2026
Just ₹1.8/km · Save ₹6,240/month vs petrol · 400 km range · 90 kWh
EV Cost/km
₹1.8
vs ₹7 petrol
Monthly Savings
₹6,240
vs petrol
Yearly Savings
₹74,880
fuel savings
5-Year Savings
₹3.74 L
fuel alone
Complete Cost Breakdown
| Expense | EV/Month | EV/Year | Petrol/Mo | Petrol/Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fuel | ₹2,160 | ₹25,920 | ₹8,400 | ₹1,00,800 |
Maintenance | ₹2,333 | ₹28,000 | ₹5,104 | ₹61,250 |
Insurance | ₹10,208 | ₹1,22,500 | ₹8,167 | ₹98,000 |
BYD Shark Running Cost — Complete Monthly & Yearly Breakdown
The BYD Shark running cost is remarkably low compared to petrol cars. At just ₹1.8 per kilometer on home electricity (₹/kWh), it costs ₹2,160 per month for a typical driver covering 40 km daily. An equivalent petrol car would cost ₹8,400/month — that's ₹6,240 in monthly savings.
Beyond fuel, the BYD Shark maintenance cost is significantly lower at ₹28,000 per year. Electric vehicles have no engine oil to change, no spark plugs, fewer brake pad replacements (thanks to regenerative braking), and no exhaust system. A comparable petrol car costs ₹61,250/year in servicing — that's ₹33,250 more annually.
Insurance for the BYD Shark is approximately ₹1,22,500 per year. While slightly higher than petrol equivalents due to higher vehicle value, the massive fuel and maintenance savings more than compensate. Over 5 years, total running cost savings with the BYD Shark exceed ₹5.41 L.
Additional savings come from government incentives: Section 80EEB provides up to ₹1.5 lakh income tax deduction on EV loan interest, most states waive road tax for EVs, and the PM E-DRIVE scheme offers purchase subsidies. These can save an additional ₹1-3 lakh over the ownership period.