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    KIA EV3 Running Cost in Kolkata

    CESC metered tariff. Cost per km, monthly spend, and savings vs a petrol equivalent.

    KIA EV3

    Your Driving Profile

    10 km200 km
    All DC fastAll AC home

    Per km

    ₹1.86

    Per day

    ₹74

    Per month

    ₹2,229

    Per year

    ₹27,114

    5-Year Savings vs Petrol

    3,75,430

    Petrol equivalent (15 km/l @ ₹105/L): ₹1,02,200/yr ·KIA EV3: ₹27,114/yr

    Monthly saving

    6,257

    Yearly saving

    75,086

    Lifetime (10 yrs)

    7,50,860

    Kolkata Electricity Tariffs

    • Home AC charging8.5/kWh
    • Public DC fast18/kWh
    • Blended rate10.40/kWh
    • Petrol price105/L

    KIA EV3 Efficiency

    • ARAI range420 km
    • Real-world range336 km
    • Battery60 kWh
    • Efficiency0.179 kWh/km

    FAQs — KIA EV3 Running Cost in Kolkata

    How much does it cost to charge KIA EV3 in Kolkata?

    At Kolkata home tariff of ₹8.5/kWh, a full charge from empty costs about ₹510. A 0-80% charge: ₹408.

    How much will I save vs a petrol car?

    Driving 40 km/day, you'll save approximately ₹6,257/month or ₹75,086/year vs a petrol car doing 15 km/l.

    Does DC fast charging cost more?

    Yes — DC fast charging in Kolkata is about ₹18/kWh vs ₹8.5/kWh at home. Plan daily charging at home and use DC only for travel.

    How long will the battery last?

    EV batteries typically last 8-12 years with regular use. Most manufacturers offer an 8-year/160,000 km battery warranty covering significant capacity loss.

    See all running costs for Kolkata

    Full TCO: EMI + insurance + maintenance + charging for 5 years.

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