# Honda QC1 STD 1.5kWh vs Petrol: 5-Year Cost, Savings & Break-Even

> Honda QC1 STD 1.5kWh vs a INR 74,362 petrol rival over 5 years (60,000 km): EV total INR 1.32 Lakh vs petrol INR 2.32 Lakh -- saves INR 99,763. Break-even ~1.2 years.

- **URL**: https://bestev.in/tools/ev-vs-petrol-calculator/honda-qc1-std
- **Assumptions**: EV on-road INR 1.06 Lakh (Delhi estimate), petrol rival INR 74,362 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 1.06 Lakh | INR 74,362 |
| Fuel/energy per km | INR 0.22 | INR 2.29 |
| 5-year total | INR 1.32 Lakh | INR 2.32 Lakh |
| Verdict | saves INR 99,763 | Break-even ~1.2 years |

## FAQs

### Is Honda QC1 STD 1.5kWh cheaper than petrol over 5 years?

At 12,000 km/year with home charging, the 5-year total is INR 1.32 Lakh for the EV vs INR 2.32 Lakh for a INR 74,362 petrol rival -- the EV saves INR 99,763.

### When does Honda QC1 STD 1.5kWh break even vs petrol?

Around 1.2 years at 12,000 km/year, when fuel + maintenance savings recover the ~INR 31,870 price premium.

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- [Honda QC1 STD 1.5kWh EMI calculator](https://bestev.in/tools/emi-calculator/honda-qc1-std)
- [Honda QC1 STD 1.5kWh running cost per km](https://bestev.in/tools/fuel-cost-calculator/honda-qc1-std)
- [View Honda QC1 STD 1.5kWh specs & price](https://bestev.in/vehicles/honda-qc1-std)