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Electric Cycle vs Petrol Scooter: 5-Year Cost Savings Calculator (2026)

Amit Desai

Financial Analyst

•8 min read
Electric Cycle vs Petrol Scooter: 5-Year Cost Savings Calculator (2026)

Stop burning money on petrol! See the shocking real-world cost difference between owning an electric cycle and a petrol scooter over 5 years. Save ₹50,000+ easily.

The Real Cost of Commuting

With petrol prices hovering around ₹100/liter, your daily commute is silently draining your wallet. Let's compare the costs of a standard 100cc Petrol Scooter vs a Voltebyk Electric Cycle over 5 years.

The Mathematics of Savings

Assumptions: Daily commute of 30km, 300 days a year.

Expense Category Petrol Scooter Electric Cycle
Initial Cost ₹90,000 + ₹25,000 (Avg)
Fuel/Energy Cost (5 Yrs) ₹90,000 (@ ₹2/km) ₹4,500 (@ ₹0.10/km)
Maintenance (5 Yrs) ₹25,000 (Service/Oil) ₹5,000 (Tires/Brakes)
Insurance/License ₹15,000 + ₹0
Total 5-Year Cost ₹2,20,000+ ₹34,500

Total Savings: ₹1,85,500! šŸ’°

That's enough to buy 7 more electric cycles! Switching to an electric cycle isn't just about saving the planet; it's about saving your hard-earned money.

Charging Cost Explained

A typical e-cycle battery (36V 10Ah) consumes about 0.4 units of electricity to fully charge. At ₹8 per unit, that's just ₹3.20 for a full charge that gives you 30-40km of range.

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