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Electric Cycle Running Cost Per KM: Complete Electricity & Maintenance Maths

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Last Reviewed: 2026-10-29

Quick Summary & Direct Answer

An electric cycle in India costs approximately ₹0.04 to ₹0.06 per kilometer in electricity. Charging a 36V 280Wh battery consumes about 0.3 units of electricity (₹2.10 at ₹7/unit). Over a 50 km commute, total electricity cost is under ₹2.50.

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The Transparent Cost Formula

Cost Per KM = (Battery Wh / 1000 × Electricity Tariff per Unit) / Range in KM. For a 374 Wh battery: (0.374 × ₹7) / 60 km = ₹0.043 per kilometer.

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Riding 25 km every day requires roughly 12 to 15 full charges per month, adding only ₹25 to ₹40 to your household monthly electricity bill.

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