Petrol, Diesel, CNG or Electric: Cheapest Car to Own in 2026

EV home charging costs ~₹1/km — about six times cheaper to run than petrol's ~₹6.8/km

CNG is the budget middle ground at ~₹3.3/km with only a ~₹1 lakh premium over petrol

An EV's ₹5-6 lakh upfront premium pays back fastest for high-mileage drivers

Diesel only makes sense above 1,500-2,000 km a month in a heavy vehicle

Road-tax waivers in ~14 states quietly tilt the EV maths further in its favour

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