What is the break-even period for the Tata Tiago EV over the Maruti WagonR Petrol?

The Tata Tiago EV costs ₹8.0 lakh vs ₹6.2 lakh for the Maruti WagonR Petrol — a difference of ₹1,79,000. At 40 km/day usage, the lower running costs typically recover this premium in 3–6 years.

How much does the Tata Tiago EV cost to charge?

A full charge for the Tata Tiago EV (24 kWh battery) costs ₹156 at ₹6.5/kWh home charging. At 40 km/day the monthly electricity bill addition is roughly ₹1,147.

What is the maintenance cost difference between the Tata Tiago EV and Maruti WagonR Petrol?

The Tata Tiago EV has an estimated annual maintenance cost of ₹6,000, compared to ₹15,000 for the Maruti WagonR Petrol. That is a yearly saving of ₹9,000 — 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 Tiago EV vs Maruti WagonR Petrol

The most affordable EV in India vs the best-selling petrol hatchback.

Tata Tiago EV₹8.0L

Maruti WagonR Petrol₹6.2L

Yearly Saving

₹66K

5-Year Saving

₹3.3L

Break-even

2.8 years

CO₂ Saved/yr

-0.15 tonnes

Quick Comparison Table

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

Metric

Maruti WagonR Petrol

Tata Tiago EV

Ex-showroom Price

₹6.2L

₹8.0L

Fuel / Efficiency

21 km/l

6.8 km/kWh

Cost per km

₹4.9

₹0.96

Monthly Fuel Cost (40 km/day)

₹6K

₹1K

Annual Maintenance

₹15K

₹6K

Yearly Running Cost

₹86K

₹20K

5-Year Total Running Cost

₹4.3L

₹99K

5-Year Ownership Cost (incl. purchase)

₹10.5L

₹9.0L

CO₂ Emissions/Year

0.0t more

Zero tailpipe

Range (ARAI certified)

400–600 km/tank

293 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

₹66K

fuel + maintenance

5-Year Total Saving

₹3.3L

cumulative

EV Premium

₹1.8L

recovered in 2.8 yr

Customise Your Calculation

Preloaded with Tata Tiago EV vs Maruti WagonR 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

₹5K

₹5,886 petrol vs ₹1,147 EV per month

Yearly Saving

₹66K

5-Year Saving

₹3.3L

Break-even

2.8yr

CO₂ Saved/yr

Tata Tiago EV vs Maruti WagonR Petrol — FAQs

Common questions about this comparison and EV ownership in India.

Yes. The Tata Tiago EV costs significantly less per km to run. At ₹103/litre petrol and ₹6.5/kWh electricity, the Maruti WagonR Petrol costs ₹4.90/km in fuel alone, while the Tata Tiago EV costs ₹0.96/km. Annual fuel savings are typically ₹20,000–50,000 depending on usage.