# Simple Energy Wave S 2.2kWh vs Petrol: 5-Year Cost, Savings & Break-Even

> Simple Energy Wave S 2.2kWh vs a INR 89,285 petrol rival over 5 years (60,000 km): EV total INR 1.54 Lakh vs petrol INR 2.47 Lakh -- saves INR 92,902. Break-even ~1.5 years.

- **URL**: https://bestev.in/tools/ev-vs-petrol-calculator/simple-wave-s-2-2kwh
- **Assumptions**: EV on-road INR 1.28 Lakh (Delhi estimate), petrol rival INR 89,285 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 1.28 Lakh | INR 89,285 |
| Fuel/energy per km | INR 0.23 | INR 2.29 |
| 5-year total | INR 1.54 Lakh | INR 2.47 Lakh |
| Verdict | saves INR 92,902 | Break-even ~1.5 years |

## FAQs

### Is Simple Energy Wave S 2.2kWh cheaper than petrol over 5 years?

At 12,000 km/year with home charging, the 5-year total is INR 1.54 Lakh for the EV vs INR 2.47 Lakh for a INR 89,285 petrol rival -- the EV saves INR 92,902.

### When does Simple Energy Wave S 2.2kWh break even vs petrol?

Around 1.5 years at 12,000 km/year, when fuel + maintenance savings recover the ~INR 38,265 price premium.

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- [Simple Energy Wave S 2.2kWh EMI calculator](https://bestev.in/tools/emi-calculator/simple-wave-s-2-2kwh)
- [Simple Energy Wave S 2.2kWh running cost per km](https://bestev.in/tools/fuel-cost-calculator/simple-wave-s-2-2kwh)
- [View Simple Energy Wave S 2.2kWh specs & price](https://bestev.in/vehicles/simple-wave-s-2-2kwh)