We met the Sharma family in Clement Town. They drive a Tata Nexon EV. They also have a 5kW solar system. Their fuel cost? Zero.
The Math
An EV consumes roughly 30 units for a full charge (300km range). A 5kW solar system generates ~20 units a day.
By charging primarily during the day (or banking credits via net metering), the Sharmas literally drive on sunshine. With petrol at ₹100/liter, their solar system ROI dropped from 4 years to just 18 months because they factored in the petrol savings.
"Ideally, Solar + EV is the ultimate cheat code for the Indian middle class."