Electric or Petrol Car Comparison.Which one is a Better buy?

Electric vs Petrol Car Detailed Explanation - Pros and Cons 

Coming towards the end of year 2020, the trends in the automotive industry are changing all because of the stricter emission norms and pedestrian safety protocols. Auto manufacturers have started to develop more efficient and powerful petrol powerhouses for giving you the best experience of both worlds. 

On the other hand, the market of EVs is also rising with various manufacturers in India like Tata Motors, Mahindra, Hyundai and MG are adopting next gen technologies in their battery-powered vehicles for providing  affordable electrics cars with more range and faster charging time.The development in EV infrastructure is essential to increase the adoption of Electric cars in India  and reduce air and sound pollution.

Tata Nexon EV is the best selling electric car in India with close to 300 units sold in August, 2020 following by MG Zs-EV and Hyundai Kona EV

But keeping in mind the cost, efficiency and usability of the BS6 gasoline engines, are customers ready for the transition from Petrol to Battery?. We talk about the various aspects of these two powertrains and compare them to help you decide what one to should be choose to buy as your next car

Vehicle On-Road Price, Registration, EMI

As India plans towards electrification of vehicles, manufacturers have also geared up to produce affordable and reliable battery cars. From two-wheelers to electric buses, the number of these EVs on the road is rising gradually. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways have also stated that electric vehicles without pre-fitted batteries can be sold in the country by showing approval certificates issued by agencies.

To promote electric transportation in our country, the RTO and taxes is lower for EVs as compared to the regular car.
 

Example

In the above table, you can see that the ex-showroom prices of both vehicles differ drastically. The Petrol version of the car cost less than that of Electric.  

Currently, the number of EVs that we see on the road are quite less. With many EV launches planned ahead for the upcoming years, electric cars would be more economical and more practical. To know more about the upcoming EVs in our country, click here. Moreover, if you look at the RTO Individual charges, the registration fees of the EV is very less.

Running Costs

•  The major advantage of owning an EV is its running cost. 

• Electric Vehicles run on batteries, they transform electrical energy into kinetic energy resulting in momentum. These batteries intake high voltage current for hours depending on the capacity of the battery. 

• The price of petrol per litre is around 85 to 90 rupees over your respective region. The mileage you get behind this one litre largely depends on your engine and driving style.

• Whereas the price of per electrical unit also differs region by region but it is significantly less from the prices of petrol. Hence, the total cost of charging your EV is very less in comparison with a full tank of petrol on your gasoline powerhouse.

• EVs also get the tech of regenerative braking in which some electric charge is stored again in the batteries when the car begins to decelerate.

• Talking about the batteries, factors like condition, temperature and lifespan are taken into consideration for extracting the maximum range.

 

Range & Charging

• Owning an EV eradicates the need for visiting petrol stations and waiting in long queues. You can charge your EV at your own house itself and enjoy convenient refuelling.

• An EV extracts 75 to 80% of its claimed range. This means that if your car’s claimed range is 100km, it will only last for 75 to 80km or luckily slight more depending on your driving style. 

• On the other hand, petrol cars require more money for refuelling but the range you get is way more than an EV.  Also, the large network of petrol pumps fills the thrust of ICEs.

• You can only go for long journeys and trips with proper charging utility. Carrying your proper charging harness is halfway done because you also need to find electrical outlets for charging. This may eat up your time unless you have a proper charging station for fast charging. 

• Currently, many potential buyers are giving it a second thought due to the lack of charging stations. The charging infrastructure in the country is developing rapidly by allocations of geographical areas for the stations.

• You can get the OEM fast charger by paying some auxiliary amount but also you need to have a proper arrangement of the high voltage flowing wires and harnesses in your residential complex or even office buildings. 

• In the present scenario, the number is very limited and this leads to a challenge for the segment. As we have lakhs of cars on our roads, charging is an uphill task as for now.

 

Eco-Friendly Cars

• ICE cars are becoming cleaner day by day resulting in less pollution. 

• Methods like downsizing the engine capacity, using CNG biofuel, adding technologies like particulate filters, selective catalytic reductions, and AdBlue urea solutions are making the engines reduce their emissions of carbon monoxide and other harmful gases.

• Moving ahead on the EVs, the absence of an ICE enables them to cruise along without having an exhaust pipe at the rear. As EV uses batteries for generating velocity, the emissions are 80% to 90% less than an ICE car.

• Making it even better is the sound. EVs are very silent and quiet. You don’t get to hear your engine revving at 4000 and 5000 revolutions per minute. In fact, EVs are fitted with speakers to fake sounds for making the drive more engaging and fun.

Design & Safety 

• May it be an EV or a petrol-powered car, a vehicle’s body and chassis should be safe enough to pass the crash norms issued by the institutions. 

• Nowadays, manufacturers use global architecture platforms on their EVs. A car’s platform plays a major on its driving dynamics and handling. 

• As EV demand high voltage batteries that are heavy in weight, arranging them in the right place is a crucial task. 

• After extensive testing, an EV also has to undergo all the safety procedures which a normal car goes through.

• It gets the same safety and comfort features that you get to see on a normal car.

 

Performance

• EV uses motors that take charge of the batteries. Hence there is no need to disengage the clutch and manually change gears. Just put it on ‘Drive’ and you are ready to go.

• The maintenance on EVs is less due to the fact that there are less mechanical parts involved. Ultimately reducing the possibility of perishing. The main component of an EV is the battery. Though manufacturers provide multiple years of warranty on it, the costs of batteries are pretty expensive when required for strict change. 

• You get to enjoy the peak torque from the motors instantly as soon as you press the accelerator pedal. The surge of that instant torque makes the car easier to tackle any hurdles and get away quickly. 

• Talking more about the performance, you do get to enjoy that instant pull but the top speed of an EV is limited. EVs don’t have that high top speed numbers and are often seen to offer quite less like the Tata Nexon EV has a top speed of 120 kmph.

• On the other hand, the traditional petrol engines may not give you that peak torque instantly but the performance is decent for the long runs.

• The usage of turbos in petrol engines has upgraded performance in the midrange of an ICE car giving it sporty performance and a higher top speed number. Not only performance but also the mileage figures aren’t bad either.
   

Resale Value

• Every car buyer is concerned with the resale value of his/her car. 

• Various aspects such as- 

• Body line level 

• paint defects 

• electronic and mechanical parts

• Registration, insurance and taxation are evaluated carefully while deciding the resale value of a vehicle. 

• The evaluation process of ICE cars is quite unanimous and owners are aware of the various parameters of the same. Therefore the resale value of a petrol vehicle can be known easily without any discrepancies.

• In the case of EVs, as this concept is in the development stage, the exact depreciation percentage, the costs of perishable parts, reduction of range over the years matter when you decide to sell out your EV.

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