PMV EaS-E vs Petrol — Full Cost Comparison
Save ₹5.18 L over 5 years · Breakeven in just 19 months · 160 km range · 10 kWh
EV Cost/km
₹0.5
vs ₹7 petrol
Monthly Savings
₹7,800
vs petrol
Breakeven
19 mo
then pure savings
5-Year Savings
₹4.68 L
fuel alone
Year-by-Year TCO
| Year | PMV EaS-E | Petrol | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | ₹4.79 L | ₹3.35 L | Petrol saves ₹1.44 L |
| Year 1 | ₹5.08 L | ₹4.65 L | Petrol saves ₹43,453 |
| Year 2 | ₹5.37 L | ₹5.94 L | EV saves ₹56,794 |
| Year 3 | ₹5.66 L | ₹7.23 L | EV saves ₹1.57 L |
| Year 4 | ₹5.95 L | ₹8.52 L | EV saves ₹2.57 L |
| Year 5 | ₹6.24 L | ₹9.81 L | EV saves ₹3.58 L |
Feature Comparison
PMV EaS-E vs Petrol Car — Is It Worth Switching to Electric?
The PMV EaS-E starts at ₹4.79 L ex-showroom, which is approximately ₹1.44 L more than a comparable petrol car at ₹3.35 L. However, the PMV EaS-E costs just ₹0.5/km to run vs ₹7/km for petrol — a 93% reduction in per-kilometer cost that quickly erases the upfront premium.
At 40 km of daily driving, the PMV EaS-E saves ₹7,800 every month on fuel. Add the maintenance savings of ₹833/month (EVs need no oil changes, fewer brake jobs, no exhaust repairs), and the total monthly advantage reaches ₹8,633.
The breakeven point — when cumulative savings equal the price difference — comes at approximately 19 months (1.6 years). After that, every month of ownership puts money back in your pocket. By year 5, the total cost of ownership stands at ₹6.24 L for the PMV EaS-E vs ₹9.81 L for the petrol equivalent — the EV is ₹3.58 L cheaper overall.
Beyond cost, the PMV EaS-E 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 PMV EaS-E is both financially smart and environmentally responsible.