MG Comet EV vs Petrol — Full Cost Comparison
Save ₹5.05 L over 5 years · Breakeven in just 30 months · 230 km range · 17.4 kWh
EV Cost/km
₹0.61
vs ₹7 petrol
Monthly Savings
₹7,668
vs petrol
Breakeven
30 mo
then pure savings
5-Year Savings
₹4.60 L
fuel alone
Year-by-Year TCO
| Year | MG Comet EV | Petrol | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | ₹7.50 L | ₹5.25 L | Petrol saves ₹2.25 L |
| Year 1 | ₹7.91 L | ₹6.62 L | Petrol saves ₹1.29 L |
| Year 2 | ₹8.32 L | ₹7.98 L | Petrol saves ₹33,402 |
| Year 3 | ₹8.73 L | ₹9.35 L | EV saves ₹62,367 |
| Year 4 | ₹9.14 L | ₹10.72 L | EV saves ₹1.58 L |
| Year 5 | ₹9.55 L | ₹12.09 L | EV saves ₹2.54 L |
Feature Comparison
MG Comet EV vs Petrol Car — Is It Worth Switching to Electric?
The MG Comet EV starts at ₹7.50 L ex-showroom, which is approximately ₹2.25 L more than a comparable petrol car at ₹5.25 L. However, the MG Comet EV costs just ₹0.61/km to run vs ₹7/km for petrol — a 91% reduction in per-kilometer cost that quickly erases the upfront premium.
At 40 km of daily driving, the MG Comet EV saves ₹7,668 every month on fuel. Add the maintenance savings of ₹750/month (EVs need no oil changes, fewer brake jobs, no exhaust repairs), and the total monthly advantage reaches ₹8,418.
The breakeven point — when cumulative savings equal the price difference — comes at approximately 30 months (2.5 years). After that, every month of ownership puts money back in your pocket. By year 5, the total cost of ownership stands at ₹9.55 L for the MG Comet EV vs ₹12.09 L for the petrol equivalent — the EV is ₹2.54 L cheaper overall.
Beyond cost, the MG Comet EV 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 MG Comet EV is both financially smart and environmentally responsible.