TVS Orbiter V2 3.1kWh vs Petrol
5-year, 60,000 km total: EV saves ₹98,138 · Break-even: ~1.3 years
TVS Orbiter V2 3.1kWh 5-yr
₹1,37,840
₹1,12,350 price + ₹12,990 charging
Petrol rival 5-yr
₹2,35,978
₹78,645 price + ₹1,37,333 fuel
Savings for your running
Petrol / yr
₹27,467
EV charging / yr
₹2,598
You save / yr
₹24,869
Frequently asked questions
Is TVS Orbiter V2 3.1kWh cheaper than petrol over 5 years?
At 12,000 km/year with home charging, the 5-year total is ₹1.38 Lakh for the EV vs ₹2.36 Lakh for a ₹78,645 petrol rival — the EV saves ₹98,138. Higher running improves the EV case; low running under ~8,000 km/year may not break even.
When does TVS Orbiter V2 3.1kWh break even vs petrol?
Around 1.3 years at 12,000 km/year, when fuel + maintenance savings recover the ~₹33,705 price premium.
What assumptions does this TVS Orbiter V2 3.1kWh comparison use?
EV on-road ₹1.12 Lakh (Delhi estimate), petrol rival on-road ₹78,645 at 45 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.