2026 Perodua EVTrue Cost of Ownership in India
All-electric compact SUV, Malaysia's first Perodua EV — 2026 Perodua EV. Full cost breakdown including import duty (100%), VAT (28%), insurance, fuel at ₹1.05/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$56K
Base: $22K
Annual Total
$8K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$22K
100% of base price
VAT
$12K
28% applied
Annual Insurance
$350
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$95K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2026 Perodua EV — Full Cost Breakdown in India
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $22K |
| Import Duty (100%) | $22K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (28%) | $12K |
| Total Purchase Price | $56K |
| Annual Insurance | $350 |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $0 |
| Annual Maintenance | $300 |
| Annual Depreciation | $6K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $900 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $8K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $95K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.514 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Perodua EV Fuel Cost Calculator — India
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⚡ Electric Vehicle
The Perodua EV runs on electricity. No fuel costs apply. Charging costs vary by electricity tariff in India.
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Perodua EV Depreciation Curve
The Perodua EV loses approximately $13K (57%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $22K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $16K | 72% |
| Year 2 | $14K | 62% |
| Year 3 | $12K | 54% |
| Year 4 | $11K | 48% |
| Year 5 | $9K | 43% |
Depreciation based on electric segment averages.
Perodua EV vs. Competitors in India
How does the Perodua EV compare to similar cars available in India?
Perodua
EV
Base Price
$22K
Annual Cost in India
$8K
Tesla
Model 3
Base Price
$42K
Annual Cost in India
$5K
Hyundai
IONIQ 6
Base Price
$39K
Annual Cost in India
$5K
BMW
i4
Base Price
$56K
Annual Cost in India
$8K
Annual costs estimated for India market. Import duty (100%) and VAT (28%) applied to all models.
🇮🇳 Owning a Car in India
Cheapest country to own a car overall.
Very Expensive for India
Annual car costs = 350% of average India income ($2K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$2K
In India
Fuel Price
₹1.05/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$350
Per year
Import Duty
100%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
28%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Left-hand
Asia
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Perodua EV in India — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Perodua EV in India.
The 2026 Perodua EV has a base price of $22,000 USD. In India, after 100% import duty and 28% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $56,320 USD (₹56,320 INR).