Pravaig Defy vs Petrol — Full Cost Comparison
Save ₹6.28 L over 5 years · Breakeven in just 162 months · 500 km range · 55 kWh
EV Cost/km
₹0.88
vs ₹7 petrol
Monthly Savings
₹7,344
vs petrol
Breakeven
162 mo
then pure savings
5-Year Savings
₹4.41 L
fuel alone
Year-by-Year TCO
| Year | Pravaig Defy | Petrol | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | ₹39.50 L | ₹27.65 L | Petrol saves ₹11.85 L |
| Year 1 | ₹41.33 L | ₹30.46 L | Petrol saves ₹10.87 L |
| Year 2 | ₹43.15 L | ₹33.26 L | Petrol saves ₹9.89 L |
| Year 3 | ₹44.98 L | ₹36.07 L | Petrol saves ₹8.91 L |
| Year 4 | ₹46.80 L | ₹38.87 L | Petrol saves ₹7.93 L |
| Year 5 | ₹48.63 L | ₹41.68 L | Petrol saves ₹6.95 L |
Feature Comparison
Pravaig Defy vs Petrol Car — Is It Worth Switching to Electric?
The Pravaig Defy starts at ₹39.50 L ex-showroom, which is approximately ₹11.85 L more than a comparable petrol car at ₹27.65 L. However, the Pravaig Defy costs just ₹0.88/km to run vs ₹7/km for petrol — a 87% reduction in per-kilometer cost that quickly erases the upfront premium.
At 40 km of daily driving, the Pravaig Defy saves ₹7,344 every month on fuel. Add the maintenance savings of ₹3,127/month (EVs need no oil changes, fewer brake jobs, no exhaust repairs), and the total monthly advantage reaches ₹10,471.
The breakeven point — when cumulative savings equal the price difference — comes at approximately 162 months (13.5 years). After that, every month of ownership puts money back in your pocket. By year 5, the total cost of ownership stands at ₹48.63 L for the Pravaig Defy vs ₹41.68 L for the petrol equivalent.
Beyond cost, the Pravaig Defy 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 Pravaig Defy is both financially smart and environmentally responsible.