12 EV Myths in India, Busted with Facts

By EVBharat Editorial · 9 Jul 2026 · 7 min read

Misinformation keeps sensible buyers away from EVs. Let's clear up the twelve you hear most.

The myths

1. "The battery dies in 3 years." False. Packs are warrantied 8 years/1.6 lakh km and typically lose under 2% capacity a year.
2. "You can't drive an EV in the rain or through water." False. EV battery packs and motors are sealed to IP67 — often safer in water than a petrol car's air intake.
3. "There's no charging on highways." Outdated. Major highways now have DC fast chargers every 40–60 km, and the network grows monthly.
4. "EVs are slow." The opposite. Instant torque makes even budget EVs quicker off the line than petrol rivals.
5. "Charging takes all day." Overnight at home, yes — but that's convenient. On the road, 10–80% takes 25–50 minutes.
6. "EVs catch fire." Data shows EVs catch fire less often than petrol cars per km driven; early scooter incidents were specific quality issues, now largely addressed.
7. "Replacing the battery costs more than the car." Replacements are rare and prices have fallen sharply; most owners never need one.
8. "EVs are only for cities." With 400–600 km range and highway charging, long trips are routine.
9. "They're not really green because of coal power." Even on India's grid mix, an EV emits less lifetime CO₂ than petrol — and improves as the grid cleans up.
10. "Resale value is terrible." No longer true; strong demand has firmed up EV resale considerably.
11. "You need a big investment in home wiring." A standard 15A point handles most home charging; a dedicated charger is a modest one-time cost.
12. "EVs are too expensive." Up front, a little. Over ownership, they're usually far cheaper thanks to fuel and maintenance savings.

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