🇮🇳 Electric Vehicle Calculator
EV Charging Cost Calculator
See exactly what it costs to top up your EV in ₹ - per session, per full charge, and per kilometre - so you can compare home charging to public stations and to the price of petrol.
Charging Details
Representative home rate ≈ ₹7-8/kWh, varies by state and slab. Public DC fast chargers often ₹12-20+.
Energy lost as heat during charging. ~90% for AC home charging.
Cost of This Charge
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Energy Added to Battery
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Full 0-100% Charge
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Cost per km
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Range Added
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Petrol equivalent
At this cost per km, you're paying like a petrol car that gets 0 km/l (assuming ₹96/litre petrol).
How it works.
Frequently asked questions.
Is it cheaper to charge at home or at a public station in India?
Home charging is almost always cheaper - often less than half the cost of DC fast charging. Fast chargers charge a premium for speed and convenience. Use public fast charging for highway trips and home (or workplace) charging for everyday driving.
What is charging efficiency and why does it matter?
Some energy is lost as heat between the wall and the battery. AC home charging is roughly 85-92% efficient, so you pay for a bit more electricity than actually reaches the battery. The calculator accounts for this so your cost reflects what your meter reads.
Why charge only to 80%?
Regularly charging a lithium-ion battery to 100% can accelerate long-term degradation. Many manufacturers recommend an 80% daily limit and saving 100% for trips. That is why 20-80% is the default range here.
How much does home electricity for EV charging cost in India?
It depends heavily on your state and consumption slab - residential tariffs commonly run ₹6-9/kWh, though some states and higher slabs go beyond that. Check your own electricity bill's per-unit rate for the most accurate figure rather than relying on a national average.