Ola Roadster Pro 8kWh vs Petrol
5-year, 60,000 km total: EV saves ₹62,041 · Break-even: ~2.0 years
Ola Roadster Pro 8kWh 5-yr
₹2,46,322
₹2,15,999 price + ₹17,823 charging
Petrol rival 5-yr
₹3,08,363
₹1,75,999 price + ₹1,12,364 fuel
Savings for your running
Petrol / yr
₹22,473
EV charging / yr
₹3,565
You save / yr
₹18,908
Frequently asked questions
Is Ola Roadster Pro 8kWh cheaper than petrol over 5 years?
At 12,000 km/year with home charging, the 5-year total is ₹2.46 Lakh for the EV vs ₹3.08 Lakh for a ₹1.76 Lakh petrol rival — the EV saves ₹62,041. Higher running improves the EV case; low running under ~8,000 km/year may not break even.
When does Ola Roadster Pro 8kWh break even vs petrol?
Around 2.0 years at 12,000 km/year, when fuel + maintenance savings recover the ~₹40,000 price premium.
What assumptions does this Ola Roadster Pro 8kWh comparison use?
EV on-road ₹2.16 Lakh (Delhi estimate), petrol rival on-road ₹1.76 Lakh at 55 km/l and ₹103/litre, home charging ₹8/unit, maintenance ₹2,500/yr EV vs ₹4,000/yr petrol. Insurance, resale and loan interest excluded — see the full TCO calculator.