Lotus Emeya GT vs Petrol
5-year, 60,000 km total: EV saves ₹55,644 · Break-even: ~4.1 years
Lotus Emeya GT 5-yr
₹2,63,66,356
₹2,62,10,000 price + ₹1,31,356 charging
Petrol rival 5-yr
₹2,64,22,000
₹2,59,60,000 price + ₹4,12,000 fuel
Savings for your running
Petrol / yr
₹82,400
EV charging / yr
₹26,271
You save / yr
₹56,129
Frequently asked questions
Is Lotus Emeya GT cheaper than petrol over 5 years?
At 12,000 km/year with home charging, the 5-year total is ₹2.64 Cr for the EV vs ₹2.64 Cr for a ₹2.60 Cr petrol rival — the EV saves ₹55,644. Higher running improves the EV case; low running under ~8,000 km/year may not break even.
When does Lotus Emeya GT break even vs petrol?
Around 4.1 years at 12,000 km/year, when fuel + maintenance savings recover the ~₹2.50 Lakh price premium.
What assumptions does this Lotus Emeya GT comparison use?
EV on-road ₹2.62 Cr (Delhi estimate), petrol rival on-road ₹2.60 Cr at 15 km/l and ₹103/litre, home charging ₹8/unit, maintenance ₹5,000/yr EV vs ₹10,000/yr petrol. Insurance, resale and loan interest excluded — see the full TCO calculator.