Mg Zs Ev vs Petrol — Full Cost Comparison
Save ₹5.27 L over 5 years · Breakeven in just 74 months · 461 km range · 50.3 kWh
EV Cost/km
₹0.87
vs ₹7 petrol
Monthly Savings
₹7,356
vs petrol
Breakeven
74 mo
then pure savings
5-Year Savings
₹4.41 L
fuel alone
Year-by-Year TCO
| Year | Mg Zs Ev | Petrol | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | ₹17.99 L | ₹12.59 L | Petrol saves ₹5.40 L |
| Year 1 | ₹18.89 L | ₹14.42 L | Petrol saves ₹4.47 L |
| Year 2 | ₹19.79 L | ₹16.25 L | Petrol saves ₹3.54 L |
| Year 3 | ₹20.69 L | ₹18.07 L | Petrol saves ₹2.61 L |
| Year 4 | ₹21.59 L | ₹19.90 L | Petrol saves ₹1.69 L |
| Year 5 | ₹22.48 L | ₹21.73 L | Petrol saves ₹75,850 |
Feature Comparison
Mg Zs Ev vs Petrol Car — Is It Worth Switching to Electric?
The Mg Zs Ev starts at ₹17.99 L ex-showroom, which is approximately ₹5.40 L more than a comparable petrol car at ₹12.59 L. However, the Mg Zs Ev costs just ₹0.87/km to run vs ₹7/km for petrol — a 88% reduction in per-kilometer cost that quickly erases the upfront premium.
At 40 km of daily driving, the Mg Zs Ev saves ₹7,356 every month on fuel. Add the maintenance savings of ₹1,424/month (EVs need no oil changes, fewer brake jobs, no exhaust repairs), and the total monthly advantage reaches ₹8,780.
The breakeven point — when cumulative savings equal the price difference — comes at approximately 74 months (6.2 years). After that, every month of ownership puts money back in your pocket. By year 5, the total cost of ownership stands at ₹22.48 L for the Mg Zs Ev vs ₹21.73 L for the petrol equivalent.
Beyond cost, the Mg Zs 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 Zs Ev is both financially smart and environmentally responsible.