EV TCO by state
EV ownership cost in Sikkim
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 Sikkim.
Net five-year TCO
Rs 12.22L
Net cost per km
Rs 16.29
State road tax
Rs 15.0K
Energy cost
Rs 1.51L
How this estimate is calculated
ICE 4-5% by price · EV 1%
- 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 Sikkim?
This reference case estimates five-year net EV ownership cost in Sikkim at Rs 12.22L (Rs 16.29/km) for a Rs 15 lakh EV driven 15,000 km/year.
How does Sikkim road tax affect EV ownership?
ICE 4-5% by price · EV 1%