Nissan Ariya EV Running Cost 2026
Just ₹1.25/km · Save ₹6,900/month vs petrol · 480 km range · 75 kWh
EV Cost/km
₹1.25
vs ₹7 petrol
Monthly Savings
₹6,900
vs petrol
Yearly Savings
₹82,800
fuel savings
5-Year Savings
₹4.14 L
fuel alone
Complete Cost Breakdown
| Expense | EV/Month | EV/Year | Petrol/Mo | Petrol/Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fuel | ₹1,500 | ₹18,000 | ₹8,400 | ₹1,00,800 |
Maintenance | ₹2,667 | ₹32,000 | ₹5,833 | ₹70,000 |
Insurance | ₹11,667 | ₹1,40,000 | ₹9,333 | ₹1,12,000 |
Nissan Ariya EV Running Cost — Complete Monthly & Yearly Breakdown
The Nissan Ariya EV running cost is remarkably low compared to petrol cars. At just ₹1.25 per kilometer on home electricity (₹/kWh), it costs ₹1,500 per month for a typical driver covering 40 km daily. An equivalent petrol car would cost ₹8,400/month — that's ₹6,900 in monthly savings.
Beyond fuel, the Nissan Ariya EV maintenance cost is significantly lower at ₹32,000 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 ₹70,000/year in servicing — that's ₹38,000 more annually.
Insurance for the Nissan Ariya EV is approximately ₹1,40,000 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 Nissan Ariya EV exceed ₹6.04 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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Save with Nissan Ariya EV
82% cheaper per km. ₹4.14 L savings in 5 years.