Are you ready for an electric car?

With manufacturers stepping up in the EV game, we have started getting plenty of EV options. Whether it be an SUV, a sedan or now the hatchback, the EV lineage has stretched its wings completely to fly in the future. But, looking at the equally appealing ICE options, are you confused between an ICE car and an EV? Is it the right time to buy an EV in India? Let’s discuss it by considering various factors.

Things to know while buying an electric car

EV in India – Cost and Investment 

If we compare the prices of an electric car in today’s date, they are coming down to almost the price of an ICE car. Though the majority of the cars are still priced higher and that results in a major hinderance when buying an EV car. For instance, if we take the example of the Tigor EV, the petrol automatic ‘XMA’ model is priced at Rs 8.37 lakh (on-road, Mumbai) and the ‘XM’ variant EV is priced at Rs 13.78 lakh (on-road, Mumbai). Then if we talk about the taxes, EVs attract 5% while their ICE counterparts are higher – a petrol Tigor comes with 29% taxation. With the technological advancements and abundant use of electric cars planned ahead for the future, the costs will eventually be accessible for mass-market buyers. 

Daily usage

The sole benefit of getting an EV is when you start using it. For starters, it does not require the regular maintenance that an ICE car demands. No hassle of lightening your wallet to change the engine oil, air filter, oil filter, transmission oil, etc. As there are fewer perishable parts in an EV, the maintenance cost is reduced. Going on to the best part is its running cost. You don’t have to worry about the constantly increasing fuel prices as you would be driving your car by paying an electricity bill. 

EV in India – Drivability

An EV channels power on the roads with the help of motors. This motor gets its energy from the battery pack placed in the car. This shortens the power loss which happens to a greater extent in an ICE engine. As a result, you feel an instantaneous torque when you accelerate an EV. This difference can make a first-time EV driver take some time to get familiar with its driving style.

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Range Anxiety

Range anxiety is a real thing in an EV. In the current market, EVs are best suited for people living in urban areas. Though the number of charging stations is increasing at a great pace and it will take time to be at par with gas stations. This means that you can’t take out your EV for a long trip without perfect planning. Nowadays, there are mobile applications that do this job for you. Moreover, you should know that an EV delivers a maximum real-world range of 70% to 75% of its claimed figure.

EV in India – Conclusion

If you are looking for a daily driver for your urban commute, EVs are the best option to go for. As the amount of charging stations in urban cities is constantly improving, buying an EV would save plenty of your hard-earned money in terms of fuel costs. Moreover, the ease of driving, comfort and silent driving experience are its other benefits. On the other hand, if you frequently drive outstation where there is a scarcity of charging networks, simply buy an ICE-powered car. This will save your initial added cost which you pay for the EV and the same cost could be utilized for the fuel. All in all, buying an EV today is only sensible depending on your usage. 

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