# Yamaha EC-06 STD vs Petrol: 5-Year Cost, Savings & Break-Even

> Yamaha EC-06 STD vs a INR 1.55 Lakh petrol rival over 5 years (60,000 km): EV total INR 2.25 Lakh vs petrol INR 3.13 Lakh -- saves INR 87,937. Break-even ~1.6 years.

- **URL**: https://bestev.in/tools/ev-vs-petrol-calculator/yamaha-ec-06-std
- **Assumptions**: EV on-road INR 1.95 Lakh (Delhi estimate), petrol rival INR 1.55 Lakh 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 1.95 Lakh | INR 1.55 Lakh |
| Fuel/energy per km | INR 0.28 | INR 2.29 |
| 5-year total | INR 2.25 Lakh | INR 3.13 Lakh |
| Verdict | saves INR 87,937 | Break-even ~1.6 years |

## FAQs

### Is Yamaha EC-06 STD cheaper than petrol over 5 years?

At 12,000 km/year with home charging, the 5-year total is INR 2.25 Lakh for the EV vs INR 3.13 Lakh for a INR 1.55 Lakh petrol rival -- the EV saves INR 87,937.

### When does Yamaha EC-06 STD break even vs petrol?

Around 1.6 years at 12,000 km/year, when fuel + maintenance savings recover the ~INR 40,000 price premium.

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- [Yamaha EC-06 STD EMI calculator](https://bestev.in/tools/emi-calculator/yamaha-ec-06-std)
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- [View Yamaha EC-06 STD specs & price](https://bestev.in/vehicles/yamaha-ec-06-std)