EV TCO by state
EV ownership cost in Telangana
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 Telangana.
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 13-21% plus Rs 5,000 safety cess · EV exempt to Dec 2026
- 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 Telangana?
This reference case estimates five-year net EV ownership cost in Telangana at Rs 12.07L (Rs 16.09/km) for a Rs 15 lakh EV driven 15,000 km/year.
How does Telangana road tax affect EV ownership?
ICE 13-21% plus Rs 5,000 safety cess · EV exempt to Dec 2026