New Delhi. Nowadays EV i.e. electronic vehicles are becoming quite popular. In such a situation, there is confusion among the people whether EVs or petrol cars are more economical to drive for a long time. If you also want to know the answer to this, then let us tell you that in an interview with Tech Today, Santosh Iyer, MD and CEO of Mercedes-Benz India Private Limited, has told about this. Those who are confused about electric car and petrol car, their confusion will be cleared.
The head of Mercedes-Benz India believes that in the long run, driving an electric car will prove to be more economical than a petrol car. He said, ‘Although there is a premium to be paid for sustainability, young customers are ready to pay it. The total cost of owning an EV is low. For 2000 km of driving every month, the fuel cost in a petrol car could be Rs 12,000, while an EV with public charging would cost around Rs 3,000- Rs 3,500. Maintenance cost is also less for EV.
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Apart from this, Iyer said that Mercedes-Benz has been the market leader for nine years and was the first company to introduce electric vehicles in India in 2020. The company has also set up a Mercedes-Benz production plant in Jharkhand specifically for the Indian market.
It is noteworthy that Mercedes-Benz has recently launched its cheapest electric SUV EQA 250+ in India, the starting price of which is Rs 66 lakh (ex-showroom). This electric version of GLA comes in a single, fully-loaded variant. It has been given a sporty look with features like 19-inch wheels and rose gold accents. EQA 250+ has a 70.5 kWh battery whose range is said to be 560 kilometers. It can be charged from 10 percent to 80 percent in 35 minutes.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: July 12, 2024, 17:17 IST
