RML Car Ownership Cost Calculator

RML Vehicle Ownership Cost

Shortlisted Your Vehicles. But Which One Actually Makes More Financial Sense for You?

Purchase price and mileage tell only part of the story. Your usage, financing, running costs and ownership period can change the answer.

Let’s Find Out Buy Now

No financial formulas to learn. Start with the vehicles you are already considering.

Before you decide

The obvious comparison may not tell the full story.

Lower Purchase Price ≠ Lower Ownership Cost Saving money at the showroom does not automatically mean saving money over the years.

Lower ₹/km ≠ Lower Total Cost Fuel or charging cost is only one part of what you spend on a vehicle.

Same Vehicle + Different Usage = Different Answer Monthly running, charging pattern and ownership period can change the economics.

Numbers are useful. A decision is better.

What will you actually find out?

Which vehicle makes more financial sense for my usage?A personalised financial verdict based on the details you provide.

Is paying more upfront actually worth it?See whether a higher purchase price could be recovered through lower ownership costs.

If I pay more now, how long could it take to recover that extra cost?Understand the approximate break-even period where applicable.

Where could my money actually go during ownership?See how much could go toward fuel or charging, maintenance, insurance, EMIs and other ownership expenses over your planned ownership period.

“I can calculate TCO myself.”

Most free TCO calculators leave important costs out.

A simple purchase-price + fuel-cost calculation can miss expenses and changes that build up over years.

Major maintenance outside warranty Insurance changes Fuel-price inflation Depreciation & resale Charger setup Inflation over time

More numbers are not the goal. A clearer decision is. RML brings the ownership costs together and turns them into a personalised financial analysis instead of leaving you with a difficult table of figures.

How much control do you need?

Choose your Calculator

Choose a one-time personalised analysis, or take full control with the Pro Excel calculator.

Basic

₹29

A personalised ownership-cost analysis for two shortlisted vehicles.

• Vehicles2
• Vehicle typesEV / Petrol / Diesel
• Personalized cost analysis✓
• Financial verdict✓
• Break-even & savings✓
• Ownership cost breakdown✓
• Future cost changes included✓
• Change future assumptions yourself×
• CalculationsSingle use
• Optimized forMobile / Tablet / PC

When should you choose this?

“I’ve shortlisted 2 vehicles and want a clear financial answer before I decide.”

Buy Basic · ₹29 Powered by Cashfree

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Advanced

₹79

Everything in Basic, but for a wider shortlist and more powertrain choices.

Everything in Basic + up to 4 vehicles, including Hybrid & PHEV.

• VehiclesUp to 4
• Vehicle typesEV / Petrol / Diesel / Hybrid / PHEV
• Everything included in Basic✓
• Change future assumptions yourself×
• CalculationsSingle use
• Optimized forMobile / Tablet / PC

When should you choose this?

“My shortlist is bigger, or I’m considering Hybrid/PHEV along with EV, Petrol or Diesel.”

Buy Advanced · ₹79 Powered by Cashfree

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Pro

₹249

Everything in Advanced, with an Excel calculator you can use repeatedly and control yourself.

Everything in Advanced + unlimited calculations, editable assumptions and instant on-screen results.

• Vehicles per analysisUp to 4
• Vehicle typesEV / Petrol / Diesel / Hybrid / PHEV
• Everything included in Advanced✓
• Change future cost assumptions yourself✓
• Year-by-year cost details✓
• CalculationsUnlimited
• Optimized forTablet / PC · Excel required

When should you choose this?

“I want to keep changing vehicles, usage and future assumptions, and see the results immediately.”

Buy Pro · ₹249 Powered by Cashfree

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What you get

Basic

₹29

2-vehicle personalised analysis

Advanced

₹79

Everything in Basic + wider shortlist

Pro

₹249

Everything in Advanced + full control

Vehicles

2

Up to 4

Up to 4

Vehicle types

EV / Petrol / Diesel

EV / Petrol / Diesel / Hybrid / PHEV

EV / Petrol / Diesel / Hybrid / PHEV

Personalized cost analysis

✓

✓

✓

Financial verdict

✓

✓

✓

Break-even & savings

✓

✓

✓

Ownership cost breakdown

✓

✓

✓

Future cost changes included

✓

✓

✓

Change future assumptions yourself

×

×

✓

Year-by-year cost details

×

×

✓

Calculations

Single use

Single use

Unlimited

Optimized for

Mobile / Tablet / PC

Mobile / Tablet / PC

Tablet / PC
Excel required

What changes as you upgrade?

Start simpleTwo shortlisted EV, Petrol or Diesel vehicles.

Everything in Basic +Up to 4 vehicles, including Hybrid & PHEV.

Everything in Advanced +Unlimited calculations, editable assumptions and instant on-screen results.

When should you choose this?

I have 2 vehicles shortlisted and want a clear financial answer.

My shortlist is bigger or includes Hybrid/PHEV.

I want to keep changing scenarios and see results myself.

Choose

Buy Basic · ₹29 Powered by Cashfree

Instant Delivery

Buy Advanced · ₹79 Powered by Cashfree

Instant Delivery

Buy Pro · ₹249 Powered by Cashfree

Instant Delivery

Simple process

You provide the inputs. We take care of the formulas.

You do not need to understand TCO calculations or financial formulas to use any of the products.

ChooseSelect the calculator that fits your shortlist.

Enter DetailsAdd your vehicle, usage and ownership information.

CalculateBasic/Advanced are processed for you; Pro calculates inside Excel.

See the OutcomeReview the financial result in a decision-friendly format.

See what you get

From your inputs to a clear financial answer.

See the actual experience before you choose your calculator. Tap any preview to enlarge it.

Basic & Advanced — Personalized Analysis

You provide the details. We calculate the ownership economics and turn them into an easy-to-read result.

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Want to see the complete analysis?

Open a full sample report without leaving this page.

Pro — Excel Calculator

For buyers who want to keep changing vehicles, assumptions and scenarios and see the results themselves.

Swipe to preview →

See what others are saying

Real buyers. Real feedback.

Before you make the purchase

You’re already preparing to spend lakhs on a vehicle. Find out what your shortlisted options could cost you to own.

Choose the level of analysis that fits your decision.

Analyse My Vehicles

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to understand TCO or financial formulas?

No. You provide the required vehicle and usage inputs; the formulas are already built into the product. Basic and Advanced process the analysis for you. Pro lets you change scenarios in Excel without having to build the formulas yourself.

Is running cost per km the same as ownership cost?

No. Fuel or charging cost per km is only one part of vehicle ownership. The analysis considers the broader ownership economics included in the selected product.

Can I use the Basic or Advanced calculator more than once?

No. Basic and Advanced are single-use analyses. Choose Pro if you want to run unlimited calculations and change scenarios yourself.

Do I need Excel?

Only for Pro. Basic and Advanced are designed to work with Mobile, Tablet or PC without requiring you to operate the calculation model yourself.

Does the calculator tell me which vehicle is best overall?

It provides a financial analysis based on the inputs and assumptions used. Your final vehicle decision can also depend on non-financial factors such as features, comfort, performance, service availability and personal preference.