BaaS lowers EV sticker prices but per-km fees may raise 5-8 year ownership cost
Tata, Hyundai, Maruti, Citroen and MG cut upfront EV prices via Battery-as-a-Service, but recurring per-km charges (Rs 2.3-5/km) plus minimum-usage clauses can push total ownership cost higher over five to eight years.
Battery-as-a-Service lowers EV upfront prices for Tata, Hyundai, Maruti, Citroen and MG models but recurring per-km battery payments and minimum-usage clauses can raise total ownership cost over five to eight years.