# MG Hector Tomahawk Essence PHEV 20.5kWh vs Petrol: 5-Year Cost, Savings & Break-Even

> MG Hector Tomahawk Essence PHEV 20.5kWh vs a INR 26.39 Lakh petrol rival over 5 years (60,000 km): EV total INR 30.31 Lakh vs petrol INR 31.01 Lakh -- saves INR 69,348. Break-even ~3.9 years.

- **URL**: https://bestev.in/tools/ev-vs-petrol-calculator/mg-hector-tomahawk-phev
- **Assumptions**: EV on-road INR 28.89 Lakh (Delhi estimate), petrol rival INR 26.39 Lakh at 15 km/l and INR 103/litre, home charging INR 8/unit, maintenance INR 5,000/yr EV vs INR 10,000/yr petrol. Insurance, resale and loan interest excluded.

## 5-year ownership comparison

| | EV | Petrol rival |
|---|---|---|
| On-road price | INR 28.89 Lakh | INR 26.39 Lakh |
| Fuel/energy per km | INR 1.96 | INR 6.87 |
| 5-year total | INR 30.31 Lakh | INR 31.01 Lakh |
| Verdict | saves INR 69,348 | Break-even ~3.9 years |

## FAQs

### Is MG Hector Tomahawk Essence PHEV 20.5kWh cheaper than petrol over 5 years?

At 12,000 km/year with home charging, the 5-year total is INR 30.31 Lakh for the EV vs INR 31.01 Lakh for a INR 26.39 Lakh petrol rival -- the EV saves INR 69,348.

### When does MG Hector Tomahawk Essence PHEV 20.5kWh break even vs petrol?

Around 3.9 years at 12,000 km/year, when fuel + maintenance savings recover the ~INR 2.50 Lakh price premium.

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- [MG Hector Tomahawk Essence PHEV 20.5kWh EMI calculator](https://bestev.in/tools/emi-calculator/mg-hector-tomahawk-phev)
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