Hyundai IONIQ 9 Running Cost 2026
Just ₹1.14/km · Save ₹7,032/month vs petrol · 420 km range · 60 kWh
EV Cost/km
₹1.14
vs ₹7 petrol
Monthly Savings
₹7,032
vs petrol
Yearly Savings
₹84,384
fuel savings
5-Year Savings
₹4.22 L
fuel alone
Complete Cost Breakdown
| Expense | EV/Month | EV/Year | Petrol/Mo | Petrol/Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fuel | ₹1,368 | ₹16,416 | ₹8,400 | ₹1,00,800 |
Maintenance | ₹8,000 | ₹96,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹2,10,000 |
Insurance | ₹35,000 | ₹4,20,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹3,36,000 |
Hyundai IONIQ 9 Running Cost — Complete Monthly & Yearly Breakdown
The Hyundai IONIQ 9 running cost is remarkably low compared to petrol cars. At just ₹1.14 per kilometer on home electricity (₹/kWh), it costs ₹1,368 per month for a typical driver covering 40 km daily. An equivalent petrol car would cost ₹8,400/month — that's ₹7,032 in monthly savings.
Beyond fuel, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 maintenance cost is significantly lower at ₹96,000 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 ₹2,10,000/year in servicing — that's ₹1,14,000 more annually.
Insurance for the Hyundai IONIQ 9 is approximately ₹4,20,000 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 Hyundai IONIQ 9 exceed ₹9.92 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.
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84% cheaper per km. ₹4.22 L savings in 5 years.