BYD E6 EV: Estimated fuel savings over a 15 year period shock me!

The difference in cost between running the petrol vehicle and the electric vehicle over 15 years is approximately Rs 36,71,760 - Rs 6,65,641 = Rs 30,06,119.

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The good:

1. The suspension in super comfortable, it glides I tell you! 500KM real world range.
2. This car will give you 520KM if driven completely in the city with regen on. On the highways, you can expect 450KM+.
3. Driving experience is very comfortable and you can really stretch your legs out given the telescopic steering and low seating height (which has changed with aftermarket cushioning, read below).
4. The look is fantastic from the rear (almost Benz-like IMO).
5. The front projector halogens are really, really good! True all weather lights I would say.
6. TONs of boot space, and a real world seating of 5 people.

The bad:

1. Rear bench is, well, meh - not enough cushioning and sits too low from the floor. We got our rear bench seat re-done. Literally went to semi-sofa makers for cars and got all the cushioning and rests done the way we like it. Now it's super luxurious in the rear.
2. The Chinese accented driver and passenger warnings are a little unpleasant in the beginning.
3. Unless the front AC is on a high enough speed setting, people in the rear can feel stuffy. So having someone in the front who can't take the hit of cold air directly, will quickly make you realise the lack of circulation.

Overall, BIG value for money at the price which you could get this for with Karnataka's EV rebate. With its range the possibilities are many, giving you the ability to save on any and all kinds of trips.

Here is a little fuel cost analysis on the car, I did:

Analysis of a 15-year period for both the petrol vehicle and the electric vehicle, maintaining the following parameters.

Petrol Vehicle:

• Yearly running: 20,000 km (not everyone does this, but I do more)
• Mileage: 17 kmpl
• Current petrol price: Rs 102 per liter
• Annual increase in petrol prices: 5%

We'll calculate the total fuel cost for the petrol vehicle over 15 years:

Year 1:

• Fuel consumption = 20,000 km / 17 kmpl = 1176.47 liters
• Fuel cost year 1 = 1176.47 liters * Rs 102 = Rs 1,20,000 (approximately)
• Years 2 to 15 (factoring in 5% annual increase):
• Year 2: Rs 1,20,000 * 1.05 = Rs 1,26,000
• Year 3: Rs 1,26,000 * 1.05 = Rs 1,32,300

... and so on.

Electric Vehicle:

• Yearly running: 20,000 km
• Running cost: Rs 1.58 per km
• Annual increase in running cost: 5%

We'll calculate the total running cost for the electric vehicle over 15 years:

Year 1:

• Running cost = 20,000 km * Rs 1.58/km = Rs 31,600
• Years 2 to 15 (factoring in 5% annual increase):
• Year 2: Rs 31,600 * 1.05 = Rs 33,180
• Year 3: Rs 33,180 * 1.05 = Rs 34,839

... and so on.

Upon calculation for a 15-year period, here are the results:

Petrol Vehicle:

Total fuel cost over 15 years: Approximately Rs 36,71,760

Electric Vehicle:

Total running cost over 15 years: Approximately Rs 6,65,641

Cost Difference:

The difference in cost between running the petrol vehicle and the electric vehicle over 15 years is approximately Rs 36,71,760 - Rs 6,65,641 = Rs 30,06,119.

So, over 15 years with these parameters, the electric vehicle would potentially save around Rs 30,06,119 in running costs compared to the petrol vehicle. That's nearly the price of the car!!

NOTE:

1. Annual increase in petrol price isn't 5%, but it is close enough over the long term.

2. Maintenance costs wasn't included in the scope of the analysis.

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