🛺 E-Rickshaw / E-Auto Profitability Calculator

Daily fares, battery-swap energy, EMI — and how much you keep vs petrol / CNG.

Why it matters: E3W L5 passenger registered 40,198 units in July 2026 (Vahan). Battery swap for 3W operators runs ~₹120–150 / 100 km vs ~₹300–400 petrol/CNG — yet there is still no dedicated operator P&L tool in the top search results.

⚡ Operator presets (indicative 2026)

📋 Your operation

🛺 Vehicle & energy

Typical city short-haul, 50–100 km/day App / stand autos often 100–160 km/day
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💰 Revenue

After platform cut if any — fare take-home per km

🔋 Energy cost

Swap networks typically bill ~₹1.2–1.5/km for 3W — enter your network’s effective ₹ per 100 km.
Own-pack charging uses Wh/km × tariff. Optional annual pack replacement is amortised into ₹/km.
Market band for 3W operators: ₹120–150
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Optional sinking fund for battery refresh
Petrol often ₹300–400 / 100 km; CNG lower

⛽ ICE comparison (petrol / CNG)

₹300–400 petrol · CNG often ₹250–320

🏦 Vehicle finance

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Stand fee, phone, misc.
0 if you drive yourself
⚡ Results update in real time · Match fields to your dealer / swap-network quote

📊 Profitability results

Monthly profit (after EMI)
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owner take-home
Daily profit
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after all costs + EMI
Energy save vs ICE
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per month
Payback on down payment
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from monthly profit

📋 Monthly P&L

    ⚔️ vs ICE twin

      Energy cost per 100 km
      Monthly revenue
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      Annual profit
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      ROI on cash down
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      Effective energy
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      ₹ / km

      📅 Year-by-year cumulative cash

      Year Your annual profit ICE twin profit Your cumulative Advantage vs ICE

      📈 Cumulative cash position

      ⚠️ Disclaimer: Indicative 2026 operator maths only. Fares, swap rates, EMI, and permits vary by city and network. Vahan registration counts and ₹/100 km bands are for context — always match fields to your written quotes. Not financial advice.
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