With such rapid acceptance by consumers into Indian markets, the Tata Nexon EV has emerged as one of the choices for purchase. Popular due to its good performance, affordability, and lower operating costs, it is the future face and a leader in such a context towards proper sustainable transportation. Let us compare the daily running costs of Nexon EV and that of its petrol and diesel competitors, weighing in the financial savings against the overall benefit of moving towards electric.
Cost Comparison Summary
|
Vehicle Type |
Cost Per Kilometer (Approximate) |
Daily Running Cost (Approximate 100 km) |
|
Tata Nexon EV |
₹0.70 |
₹70 |
|
Tata Nexon Petrol |
₹5.73 |
₹573 |
|
Tata Nexon diesel |
₹3.8 |
₹380 |
Tata Nexon EV, driven through home charging, is economical by 88% per kilometer compared to its petrol variant and 82% compared to the diesel variant. Thereby completely predominantly becoming a cost-efficient option for daily commutes.
Charging Costs for the Tata Nexon EV
Home Charging Costs
The Tata Nexon EV comes with a 40.5 kWh battery. With this, one can expect to get approximately 312 kilometers in real-world driving. Let us see the home charging costs.
- Electricity Rate in Delhi: ₹8 per kWh (this may vary by state).
- Full Charge Cost: 40.5 kWh × ₹8 = ₹324
- With an estimated efficiency of 11.48 km/kWh, the cost per kilometer works out to be
₹8/11.48 = ₹0.70 (Approx)
Public Charging Costs
AC Public Charging Stations: Costs between ₹7-₹10 per kWh with full charging costing:
- Full charge: 40.5kWh x ₹7 = ₹283.5
- Full Charge: 40.5 kWh x ₹10 = ₹405
DC Fast Charging: A more expensive charging method with a cost range between ₹15-₹24 per kWh.
- Full charge: 40.5 kWh x ₹15 = ₹607.5
- Full charge: 40.5 kWh x ₹24 = ₹972
Tata Nexon EV Daily Running Cost (100 kilometers)
For a 100-kilometer daily journey:
- Home Charging: 100 Km x ₹0.70 = ₹70
- AC Public Charging (₹8/kWh average): 100 km x (₹8/11.48) = ₹70
- DC Fast Charging (₹20/kWh average): 100 km x (₹20/11.48) = ₹174
Tata Nexon Petrol and Diesel Variants Comparison
Nexon Petrol
Mileage: Approx 17.44 km/l
Fuel Price: Approx petrol cost ₹100
- Cost to fill a full tank (44 liters) ₹100 x 44 = ₹4400
- This provides a range of 44 liters x 17.44 Km/l = 768 Km
- Cost per kilometer: ₹4400/768 Km = ₹5.73
Daily Running Cost: With an average running of 100 km daily: 100 km x ₹5.73 = ₹573
Nexon Diesel
Mileage: Estimated mileage of 23.23 km/l for diesel Nexon EV.
Fuel Price: Approximate diesel cost ₹88
- Cost to fill a full tank (44 liters) ₹88 x 44 = ₹3,872
- This provides a range of 44 liters x 23.23 Km/l = 1,021 Km
- Cost per kilometer: ₹4400/1021 Km = ₹3.8
Daily Running Cost: With an average running of 100 km daily: 100 km x ₹3.8 = ₹380.
ELCTRIK Speaks
What really sets Tata Nexon EV apart is that it offers an Indian consumer lower running costs and environment-friendly mobility. As the infrastructure of EVs expands and government incentives for electric mobility increase, the cost-effectiveness and allure of an EV, like Tata Nexon.
