The Transition From Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Vehicles (petrol‐fueled) To Electric Vehicles (EVs) Has Become A Central Component Of Strategies To Mitigate Climate Change, Reduce Air Pollution, And Lessen Dependence On Fossil Fuels. This Study Provides A Comparative Analysis Between Petrol Vehicles And EVs, Examining Total Cost Of Ownership, Environmental Impact, Performance, And Infrastructural And Policy Challenges. Using Recent Data From India—covering Running Costs Per Kilometer, Maintenance And Depreciation, Emission Footprints (both Tailpipe And Lifecycle), Range & Refueling Or Recharging Issues, And Current Government Incentives—the Analysis Reveals That, Despite Higher Upfront Purchase Costs, EVs Tend To Offer Significantly Lower Operating And Maintenance Costs Over Typical Usage Periods. Moreover, EVs Provide Substantial Environmental Benefits, Particularly In Urban Settings, Provided That Electricity Generation Becomes Cleaner. However, Petrol Vehicles Still Retain Advantages In Of Longer Range, Faster Refueling, Resale Value In Some Segments, And In Regions With Weak Charging Infrastructure. The Study Concludes With Policy Recommendations To Enhance EV Adoption, Including Expanding Charging Infrastructure, Improving Battery Technology, And Enhancing Incentives And Regulatory Support
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