Eco cars on rise as petrol prices climb

As petrol prices continue to climb, a number of Bangloreans are gradually recognising the merits of using eco-friendly cars.

V K Shetty, a businessman who has been driving an electric car for some time now, spoke of the tangible financial benefits of using his eco-friendly Reva car.

“I save at least Rs 10,000 to Rs 12,000 on fuel per month and it is as efficient as any petrol or diesel-powered car,” he said. Shetty who owns two petrol-based cars is so convinced about his environmental-friendly method of commuting that he plans to buy a second electric car as a gift for a loved one.  

As many as 150 users of electric cars participated in what has been described as the ‘largest rally of electric cars in India’ here on Saturday.

The so-called ‘Freedom Rally’ was organised by the Mahindra group.  

A software professional, Anand Sawant, who participated in the rally, did not bat an eyelid when he vouched for the efficiency of electric cars. Sawant hardly uses his petrol cars these days as his electric car is more than enough for his daily commuting needs.

“I have two cars that run on petrol, but I use them only for long distance journeys,” he said. “My electric car, on a full charge, gets me through the day with ease.”