The demand for electric vehicles is increasing continuously in the Indian car market, but even today the sales of these cars are much less than the total vehicle sales in the country. However, there has been a huge increase in sales as compared to last year. According to the report, the total sales of EVs in November stood at 42,067 units as against just 12,858 units during the same period in 2020.
It is worth noting here that the rising prices of petrol and diesel are increasing the sales of EVs, but due to this the sales of CNG vehicles have skyrocketed. That is, a large segment of customers are moving towards CNG vehicles, while some are moving towards EVs. Let us tell you the advantages and disadvantages of electric vehicles and CNG vehicles so that you can choose easily.
advantages of electric vehicle
Electric vehicles in India are being subsidized by the government, while some states have also announced their individual electric vehicle policies. These EV policies run by the government attract buyers to switch to electric cars. Apart from this, RTO fee or road tax is not levied in some cities on buying an EV as the subsidy reduces the cost of the vehicles.
Along with this, in terms of cost, electric vehicles are also the cheapest to run, the running cost of an EV is cheaper than a CNG vehicle. The biggest thing is that electric vehicles are preferred all over the world due to their zero emissions. At a time when almost every country is taking steps to reduce carbon emissions in the fight against pollution, by switching to an electric vehicle, you can do your part.
disadvantages of electric vehicle
When it comes to the cost of EVs, the high cost of batteries in India adds up to their cost. There is no doubt that the cost of electric vehicles is higher than that of normal cars. Even the electric two-wheelers cost a lot more than their ICE counterparts. In such a situation, it bothers those customers who want to shift to EV.
Advantages of CNG Cars
CNG cars have been popular in India for a long time. Several carmakers, including Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai Motor, derive a major part of their sales from CNG vehicles. The price of CNG is much lower than the prices of petrol and fuel despite the recent hike. CNG cars make more sense now after witnessing a jump in fuel prices in the last one year. For example, a liter of petrol in Delhi now costs Rs 95.41, while CNG costs Rs 53.04 for the same amount.
Disadvantages of CNG Vehicles
You cannot remain hassle free all the time once you buy a CNG car, however once the CNG kit is added to the car the owner has to compromise on the boot space. The CNG kit is usually installed in the boot space of the car, which makes it difficult for the passengers to load their heavy luggage in the vehicle. Whereas it is difficult to find a CNG station for CNG vehicles beyond some states or cities, making it difficult for owners to go for long distance drives without relying on fuel.
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