# BMW CE-04 STD 8.9kWh vs Petrol: 5-Year Cost, Savings & Break-Even

> BMW CE-04 STD 8.9kWh vs a INR 16.51 Lakh petrol rival over 5 years (60,000 km): EV total INR 17.51 Lakh vs petrol INR 18.08 Lakh -- saves INR 57,841. Break-even ~2.0 years.

- **URL**: https://bestev.in/tools/ev-vs-petrol-calculator/bmw-ce-04-std
- **Assumptions**: EV on-road INR 16.91 Lakh (Delhi estimate), petrol rival INR 16.51 Lakh at 45 km/l and INR 103/litre, home charging INR 8/unit, maintenance INR 2,500/yr EV vs INR 4,000/yr petrol. Insurance, resale and loan interest excluded.

## 5-year ownership comparison

| | EV | Petrol rival |
|---|---|---|
| On-road price | INR 16.91 Lakh | INR 16.51 Lakh |
| Fuel/energy per km | INR 0.78 | INR 2.29 |
| 5-year total | INR 17.51 Lakh | INR 18.08 Lakh |
| Verdict | saves INR 57,841 | Break-even ~2.0 years |

## FAQs

### Is BMW CE-04 STD 8.9kWh cheaper than petrol over 5 years?

At 12,000 km/year with home charging, the 5-year total is INR 17.51 Lakh for the EV vs INR 18.08 Lakh for a INR 16.51 Lakh petrol rival -- the EV saves INR 57,841.

### When does BMW CE-04 STD 8.9kWh break even vs petrol?

Around 2.0 years at 12,000 km/year, when fuel + maintenance savings recover the ~INR 40,000 price premium.

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- [BMW CE-04 STD 8.9kWh EMI calculator](https://bestev.in/tools/emi-calculator/bmw-ce-04-std)
- [BMW CE-04 STD 8.9kWh running cost per km](https://bestev.in/tools/fuel-cost-calculator/bmw-ce-04-std)
- [View BMW CE-04 STD 8.9kWh specs & price](https://bestev.in/vehicles/bmw-ce-04-std)