Upfront EV prices are higher, but running and maintenance costs stay significantly lower.Petrol cars cost less initially, yet fuel expenses rise sharply with usage levels.Hybrids balance both worlds, offering better mileage without full charging dependence for buyers.Electricity costs per kilometre remain far lower than petrol across most cities today..Maintenance favours EVs, since fewer moving parts reduce service frequency drastically over time..Hybrid maintenance sits between EVs and petrol, due to dual power systems complexity..Resale values still favour petrol, while EV resale depends on battery health conditions..Daily city commuters save most with EVs, especially with home charging access available..Long term ownership usually makes EVs cheapest, hybrids second, petrol costliest overall economics..Read More Stories!.Join our WhatsApp Channel to get the latest news, exclusives and videos on WhatsApp