EV TCO by state
EV ownership cost in Kerala
A transparent five-year reference case for a Rs 15 lakh EV driven 15,000 km per year, with 80% home charging and 20% public charging in Kerala.
Net five-year TCO
Rs 13.27L
Net cost per km
Rs 17.69
State road tax
Rs 1.20L
Energy cost
Rs 1.51L
How this estimate is calculated
ICE 10-22% by price · EV 5/8/10% by Rs 15L/Rs 20L slabs
- Home: 80% at Rs 8/kWh
- Public: 20% at Rs 18/kWh
- Charging loss: 12%
- Effective energy rate: Rs 11.36/usable kWh
FAQ
What is EV TCO in Kerala?
This reference case estimates five-year net EV ownership cost in Kerala at Rs 13.27L (Rs 17.69/km) for a Rs 15 lakh EV driven 15,000 km/year.
How does Kerala road tax affect EV ownership?
ICE 10-22% by price · EV 5/8/10% by Rs 15L/Rs 20L slabs