Switching to an electric scooter from a petrol one can lead to significant savings in the long run. The exact amount of money you can save with an electric scooter depends on several factors, such as the cost of electricity in your area, the distance you travel daily, the cost of maintenance, and the initial purchase price of the scooter.
Here are some examples to give you an idea of the potential savings:
- Ather 450X: This premium electric scooter from Ather Energy is priced at around Rs. 1.5 lakhs. If you use it to cover a distance of 50 km every day, you can save up to Rs. 4,000 per month on fuel costs alone. Assuming the average cost of petrol to be around Rs. 100 per liter and a mileage of 45 kmpl, you would end up spending around Rs. 4,444 per month on fuel for a petrol scooter. In addition to this, the cost of maintenance for an electric scooter is considerably lower than that of a petrol scooter, further increasing the savings.
- TVS iQube: The TVS iQube is priced at around Rs. 1.15 lakhs. Assuming a daily commute of 20 km, you could save around Rs. 1,500 per month on fuel costs. The iQube has a claimed range of around 75 km on a single charge, which should suffice for most urban commutes.
- Bajaj Chetak: The Bajaj Chetak is priced at around Rs. 1.15 lakhs. If you cover a distance of 30 km every day, you can save around Rs. 2,000 per month on fuel costs alone. The Chetak has a claimed range of around 90 km on a single charge, making it suitable for most urban commutes.
It’s worth noting that the cost of electricity varies across different regions in India. However, even with varying electricity prices, the cost of running an electric scooter is significantly lower than that of a petrol scooter, leading to considerable savings over time.