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The entry of electric vehicles in the automotive industry has made purchasing four-wheelers even more challenging for car enthusiasts. While the price of petrol is rapidly rising and pollution is at its peak, individuals are willing to give electric vehicles a try.
If you are someone stuck in the debate on electric car vs petrol car, here is a detailed discussion on each type and their differences to help you out.
Follow the table mentioned below to get a clear understanding of the differences between electric and petrol vehicles.
Particulars |
Electric Cars |
Petrol Cars |
Buying Cost |
Starts from ₹ 4.5 lakh |
Starts from ₹ 2 Lakh |
Maintenance Cost |
Lower |
Higher |
Range |
200 – 490 km per charge |
20 km per litre |
CO2 Emissions |
Lower |
Higher |
Running Cost |
₹ 1 - ₹ 2 per km |
₹ 4 per km |
Petrol cars refer to those motor cars which use a spark-ignited internal combustion engine that consumes petrol or gasoline.
The pros and cons of petrol cars are as follows -
Now that you are familiar with the details of petrol cars, let us get an in-depth knowledge about electric cars.
Electric cars refer to those vehicles that run partially or fully on electric power. These vehicles store the electricity in rechargeable batteries that help start the electric motor, which in turn helps rotate wheels.
The pros and cons of electric cars are as follows:
The Economic Times reports that, as per a US-based website, electric batteries have the ability to convert 59-62% of energy. On the other hand, petrol cars can convert only 17-21%. It means EVs offer better performance.
The Economic Times reports that, as per a US-based website, electric batteries have the ability to convert 59-62% of energy. On the other hand, petrol cars can convert only 17-21%. It means EVs offer better performance.
Yes, individual taxpayers and individuals running businesses can avail tax exemptions up to ₹1.5 lakh on the interest paid on loans under Section 80EEB. Further, road taxes are exempted for a pure electric vehicle owing to zero emissions.
Yes, individual taxpayers and individuals running businesses can avail tax exemptions up to ₹1.5 lakh on the interest paid on loans under Section 80EEB. Further, road taxes are exempted for a pure electric vehicle owing to zero emissions.
Electric cars are free from road tax in some states like Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Punjab.
Electric cars are free from road tax in some states like Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Punjab.
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This information is added only for informative purposes, and Digit Insurance is not promoting or recommending any specific vehicle or brand in any way.
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Last updated: 07-04-2025
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