Over 8 years and 96,000 km, the Tata Nexon EV works out about Rs 8,307 cheaper to own than the Tata Nexon (petrol), breaking even around year 8.
The Tata Nexon EV (45 kWh) is priced at Rs 14,00,000 ex-showroom against Rs 7,40,000 for the Tata Nexon (petrol) — a gap of Rs 6,60,000. What decides the comparison is running cost: at Rs 8 per kWh home charging the Tata Nexon EV costs about Rs 0.96 per km, while the Tata Nexon (petrol) at 17.4 km/l and Rs 104.95 per litre costs about Rs 6.03 per km. Figures as of August 2026.
Tata Nexon EV snapshot
| Battery | 45 kWh |
| Claimed range (MIDC) | 489 km |
| Realistic range | ~375 km |
| Real-world efficiency | ~8.3 km/kWh |
| Petrol rival | Tata Nexon (petrol) — Rs 7,40,000, 17.4 km/l |
8-year cost of ownership: Tata Nexon EV vs Tata Nexon (petrol)
Assuming 1,000 km a month, petrol prices rising 5% a year, electricity 3% a year, and typical SUV insurance and maintenance:
| Cost head (8 years) | Tata Nexon EV | Tata Nexon (petrol) |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase (ex-showroom) | Rs 14,00,000 | Rs 7,40,000 |
| Charging / fuel | Rs 1,02,851 | Rs 6,91,158 |
| Insurance | Rs 3,04,000 | Rs 2,80,000 |
| Maintenance | Rs 96,000 | Rs 2,00,000 |
| Total | Rs 19,02,851 | Rs 19,11,158 |
Run the comparison with your own usage
The calculator below is preloaded with the Tata Nexon EV and Tata Nexon (petrol) figures. Change the monthly kilometres, electricity rate or ownership period to match your situation — the break-even point shifts a lot with mileage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Tata Nexon EV cheaper than the Tata Nexon (petrol) in the long run?
Over 8 years and 96,000 km, the Tata Nexon EV works out about Rs 8,307 cheaper to own than the Tata Nexon (petrol), breaking even around year 8.
What is the per-km running cost of the Tata Nexon EV?
About Rs 0.96 per km with home charging at Rs 8 per kWh, versus about Rs 6.03 per km for the Tata Nexon (petrol).
When does the Tata Nexon EV break even with the Tata Nexon (petrol)?
At 1,000 km a month the Tata Nexon EV becomes cheaper overall than the Tata Nexon (petrol) around year 8. Driving more shortens this; driving less stretches it.
What is the real-world range of the Tata Nexon EV?
The claimed MIDC range is 489 km, but a realistic figure is around 375 km — roughly 77% of the claimed number.