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Diesel vs EV Calculator

Diesel fuel versus EV energy — premium payback estimate.

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All results are indicative — not guarantees of loans, premiums, fuel bills or resale.

About this calculator

Diesel remains efficient on long highway duty cycles; EVs excel when energy is cheap and kilometres are steady. Put both into numbers before you decide.

Results are approximate. Confirm charger access, battery warranty and diesel resale trends in your city.

Formula summary

Same structure as petrol vs EV, with diesel mileage and price defaults.

Assumptions

  • Real-world mileage is often lower than brochure ARAI figures, especially in city traffic with AC.
  • Fuel and electricity tariffs change by city and time; enter local rates.
  • Figures are approximate and for planning only.
  • Highway-heavy diesel users should stress-test higher annual km.

FAQs

I drive mostly highway — will diesel win?

Often diesel narrows the gap on highways. Raise annual km and diesel mileage in the form to see the indicative break-even move.

Are EV servicing costs lower?

Typically fewer oil services, but tyres and insurance still apply. This calculator focuses on energy vs premium unless you adjust inputs.

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