VinFast VF8 vs Petrol — Full Cost Comparison
Save ₹6.12 L over 5 years · Breakeven in just 171 months · 420 km range · 60 kWh
EV Cost/km
₹1.14
vs ₹7 petrol
Monthly Savings
₹7,032
vs petrol
Breakeven
171 mo
then pure savings
5-Year Savings
₹4.22 L
fuel alone
Year-by-Year TCO
| Year | VinFast VF8 | Petrol | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | ₹40.00 L | ₹28.00 L | Petrol saves ₹12.00 L |
| Year 1 | ₹41.88 L | ₹30.83 L | Petrol saves ₹11.06 L |
| Year 2 | ₹43.77 L | ₹33.66 L | Petrol saves ₹10.11 L |
| Year 3 | ₹45.65 L | ₹36.48 L | Petrol saves ₹9.17 L |
| Year 4 | ₹47.54 L | ₹39.31 L | Petrol saves ₹8.22 L |
| Year 5 | ₹49.42 L | ₹42.14 L | Petrol saves ₹7.28 L |
Feature Comparison
VinFast VF8 vs Petrol Car — Is It Worth Switching to Electric?
The VinFast VF8 starts at ₹40.00 L ex-showroom, which is approximately ₹12.00 L more than a comparable petrol car at ₹28.00 L. However, the VinFast VF8 costs just ₹1.14/km to run vs ₹7/km for petrol — a 84% reduction in per-kilometer cost that quickly erases the upfront premium.
At 40 km of daily driving, the VinFast VF8 saves ₹7,032 every month on fuel. Add the maintenance savings of ₹3,167/month (EVs need no oil changes, fewer brake jobs, no exhaust repairs), and the total monthly advantage reaches ₹10,199.
The breakeven point — when cumulative savings equal the price difference — comes at approximately 171 months (14.3 years). After that, every month of ownership puts money back in your pocket. By year 5, the total cost of ownership stands at ₹49.42 L for the VinFast VF8 vs ₹42.14 L for the petrol equivalent.
Beyond cost, the VinFast VF8 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 VinFast VF8 is both financially smart and environmentally responsible.