What is the break-even period for the Ather 450X over the Honda Activa 6G?

The Ather 450X costs ₹1.5 lakh vs ₹0.8 lakh for the Honda Activa 6G — a difference of ₹66,954. At 40 km/day usage, the lower running costs typically recover this premium in 3–6 years.

How much does the Ather 450X cost to charge?

A full charge for the Ather 450X (3.7 kWh battery) costs ₹24 at ₹6.5/kWh home charging. At 40 km/day the monthly electricity bill addition is roughly ₹1,857.

What is the maintenance cost difference between the Ather 450X and Honda Activa 6G?

The Ather 450X has an estimated annual maintenance cost of ₹2,500, compared to ₹8,000 for the Honda Activa 6G. That is a yearly saving of ₹5,500 — EVs have no engine oil, spark plugs, or timing belt to replace.

Does the comparison include government subsidies?

Our default calculator does not include subsidies, giving you a conservative estimate. If you are eligible for FAME-II subsidies or your state EV policy, the actual EV purchase price and break-even period will be even better. Subtract your subsidy amount from the EV price above to see the updated figures.

Two-Wheeler Comparison

Ather 450X vs Honda Activa 6G

Premium smart electric scooter vs India's most trusted petrol commuter.

Ather 450X₹1.5L

Honda Activa 6G₹81K

Yearly Saving

₹10K

5-Year Saving

₹49K

Break-even

6.9 years

CO₂ Saved/yr

-2.25 tonnes

Quick Comparison Table

Side-by-side cost breakdown based on 40 km/day, ₹103/litre petrol, ₹6.5/kWh electricity.

Metric

Honda Activa 6G

Ather 450X

Ex-showroom Price

₹81K

₹1.5L

Fuel / Efficiency

56 km/l

4.2 km/kWh

Cost per km

₹1.84

₹1.55

Monthly Fuel Cost (40 km/day)

₹2K

Annual Maintenance

₹8K

₹3K

Yearly Running Cost

₹34K

₹25K

5-Year Total Running Cost

₹1.7L

₹1.2L

5-Year Ownership Cost (incl. purchase)

₹2.5L

₹2.7L

CO₂ Emissions/Year

0.0t more

Zero tailpipe

Range (ARAI certified)

400–600 km/tank

161 km/charge

* Costs are estimates based on Indian averages. Actual savings vary by city, driving style, and tariff.

Cumulative Cost Over Time

The chart shows total money spent (purchase + running costs) for each vehicle year by year. Where the lines diverge, that is your cumulative saving.

Yearly Total Saving

₹10K

fuel + maintenance

5-Year Total Saving

₹49K

cumulative

EV Premium

₹67K

recovered in 6.9 yr

Customise Your Calculation

Preloaded with Ather 450X vs Honda Activa 6G defaults. Adjust any slider to match your actual usage.

Daily Distance

km/day

Petrol Price

₹/L

Electricity Price

₹/kWh

Petrol Mileage

km/l

EV Efficiency

km/kWh

Monthly Fuel Saving

₹350

₹2,207 petrol vs ₹1,857 EV per month

Yearly Saving

₹10K

5-Year Saving

₹49K

Break-even

6.9yr

CO₂ Saved/yr

Ather 450X vs Honda Activa 6G — FAQs

Common questions about this comparison and EV ownership in India.

Yes. The Ather 450X costs significantly less per km to run. At ₹103/litre petrol and ₹6.5/kWh electricity, the Honda Activa 6G costs ₹1.84/km in fuel alone, while the Ather 450X costs ₹1.55/km. Annual fuel savings are typically ₹20,000–50,000 depending on usage.