
BaaS helps in bringing down the overall cost of the car, but you still pay rent per km. The advantage here is that you pay as per the usage but is that attracting a lot of attention?

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BaaS helps in bringing down the overall cost of the car, but you still pay rent per km. The advantage here is that you pay as per the usage but is that attracting a lot of attention?
Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) schemes allow buyers to purchase electric vehicles without the battery cost upfront. Companies charge a per-kilometre fee for battery use. This model lowers the initial price of EVs in India.
Manufacturers like MG Motor, Tata Motors, and Maruti Suzuki offer BaaS. Buyers pay for the vehicle body and rent the battery. The rental is ₹/km driven. MG started this with Windsor EV. Tata added Punch EV facelift. Maruti launched e Vitara with it.

Car Model | Base BaaS Price (₹ Lakh) | ₹/km Fee | Battery Warranty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG Comet EV | 4.92 | 3.2 | 8 years/1,20,000 km (first owner) | 17.3-17.4 kWh battery. Rental covers battery use. |
| Tata Punch EV | 6.49 (Smart 30) | 2.6 | Lifetime (15 years, first owner, unlimited km) | 30 kWh battery. Lowest ₹/km in market. |
| MG Windsor EV | 9.99 (Excite) | 3.9-4.5 | Lifetime (first owner); 8 years/1.6 lakh km (second) | 38-52.9 kWh options. Fee varies by pack. |
| Maruti e Vitara | 10.99 (Delta) | 3.99-4.39 | 8 years/1,60,000 km | 49-61 kWh packs. Upfront saving up to 5.5 lakh. |
| MG ZS EV | 13 (Executive) | 4.5 | 8 years/1.6 lakh km (typical) | 50.3 kWh battery. Saving up to 5.24 lakh. |
BaaS cuts upfront cost by 2.5-5.5 lakh rupees. The ₹/km is the battery rental cost. Charging cost adds extra (around ₹1-2/km). Savings suit low-mileage users. High runners pay more over time.
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