₹100 Mileage Test: How Far Will a Petrol Scooter and EV Scooter Travel?

When evaluating the shift to electric mobility on Delhi's congested roads, the deciding factor is always the daily running cost. With fuel prices remaining strictly high, the ultimate question for daily commuters is straightforward: exactly how much further will an electric scooter take you for the exact same amount of money? To settle the petrol scooter vs EV scooter debate, we are looking at a practical, real-world commute comparing two popular models from the same stable: the standard TVS Jupiter 110 and the recently updated TVS iQube 2.3 kWh.

The TVS Jupiter 110 remains a default choice for many, but battling stop-and-go traffic usually results in a real-world fuel efficiency of about 49 kilometers per liter. In New Delhi, the current retail price of petrol stands at ₹102.12 per liter. This means handing over ₹100 at the fuel station yields just under a single liter of petrol, strictly limiting your travel distance before the fuel gauge drops to zero again.

On the electric side, TVS recently updated their base lineup by replacing the old 2.2 kWh model with the new iQube 2.3 kWh battery pack. A realistic city ride with varied throttle inputs comfortably should deliver about 80 kilometers on a single charge. Charging this EV scooter at home in Delhi, where the standard electricity tariff is roughly ₹8 per unit, costs just ₹18.40 for a full zero-to-hundred percent charge.

The sheer difference in day-to-day operational costs becomes undeniable when looking at the numbers side-by-side. For a fixed budget of ₹100, the Jupiter 110 rider will cover just under 48 kilometers. Meanwhile, the iQube rider can fully charge their scooter more than five times with that same ₹100, allowing them to travel an astonishing 434 kilometers without spending another rupee on energy.

For every rupee spent, the electric scooter travels nearly nine times further than its petrol counterpart. While upfront purchasing prices and long-term battery replacements play a role in the total cost of ownership, the immediate daily savings make the EV scooter incredibly appealing for consistent urban commuters.