EV TCO by state
EV ownership cost in Tamil Nadu
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 Tamil Nadu.
Net five-year TCO
Rs 12.07L
Net cost per km
Rs 16.09
State road tax
Rs 0
Energy cost
Rs 1.51L
How this estimate is calculated
ICE 12-20% plus Rs 2,250 safety tax · EV exempt to Dec 2027
- 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 Tamil Nadu?
This reference case estimates five-year net EV ownership cost in Tamil Nadu at Rs 12.07L (Rs 16.09/km) for a Rs 15 lakh EV driven 15,000 km/year.
How does Tamil Nadu road tax affect EV ownership?
ICE 12-20% plus Rs 2,250 safety tax · EV exempt to Dec 2027