What is the break-even period for the Tata Nexon EV over the Hyundai Creta Petrol?

The Tata Nexon EV costs ₹12.5 lakh vs ₹10.8 lakh for the Hyundai Creta Petrol — a difference of ₹1,70,000. At 40 km/day usage, the lower running costs typically recover this premium in 3–6 years.

How much does the Tata Nexon EV cost to charge?

A full charge for the Tata Nexon EV (40 kWh battery) costs ₹260 at ₹6.5/kWh home charging. At 40 km/day the monthly electricity bill addition is roughly ₹1,200.

What is the maintenance cost difference between the Tata Nexon EV and Hyundai Creta Petrol?

The Tata Nexon EV has an estimated annual maintenance cost of ₹8,000, compared to ₹22,000 for the Hyundai Creta Petrol. That is a yearly saving of ₹14,000 — 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.

Four-Wheeler Comparison

Tata Nexon EV vs Hyundai Creta Petrol

India's top-selling EV SUV vs the most popular petrol compact SUV.

Tata Nexon EV₹12.5L

Hyundai Creta Petrol₹10.8L

Yearly Saving

₹92K

5-Year Saving

₹4.6L

Break-even

1.9 years

CO₂ Saved/yr

0.27 tonnes

Quick Comparison Table

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

Metric

Hyundai Creta Petrol

Tata Nexon EV

Ex-showroom Price

₹10.8L

₹12.5L

Fuel / Efficiency

16 km/l

6.5 km/kWh

Cost per km

₹6.44

₹1

Monthly Fuel Cost (40 km/day)

₹8K

₹1K

Annual Maintenance

₹22K

₹8K

Yearly Running Cost

₹1.1L

₹22K

5-Year Total Running Cost

₹5.7L

₹1.1L

5-Year Ownership Cost (incl. purchase)

₹16.5L

₹13.6L

CO₂ Emissions/Year

0.3t more

Zero tailpipe

Range (ARAI certified)

400–600 km/tank

465 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

₹92K

fuel + maintenance

5-Year Total Saving

₹4.6L

cumulative

EV Premium

₹1.7L

recovered in 1.9 yr

Customise Your Calculation

Preloaded with Tata Nexon EV vs Hyundai Creta Petrol 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

₹7K

₹7,725 petrol vs ₹1,200 EV per month

Yearly Saving

₹92K

5-Year Saving

₹4.6L

Break-even

1.9yr

CO₂ Saved/yr

0.3t

Tata Nexon EV vs Hyundai Creta Petrol — FAQs

Common questions about this comparison and EV ownership in India.

Yes. The Tata Nexon EV costs significantly less per km to run. At ₹103/litre petrol and ₹6.5/kWh electricity, the Hyundai Creta Petrol costs ₹6.44/km in fuel alone, while the Tata Nexon EV costs ₹1.00/km. Annual fuel savings are typically ₹20,000–50,000 depending on usage.