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Diesel vs Electric Tractors: A 5-Year Operating Cost Comparison for Indian Farmers

Ashok J. Argade(Managing Director, Robotrac)
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December 2025
•6 min read
Diesel vs Electric Tractors: A 5-Year Operating Cost Comparison for Indian Farmers
Real field data comparing operating costs, battery longevity, and return on investment of electric tractors vs diesel counterparts.
With diesel prices hovering around ₹95/L and agricultural power subsidized at ₹3–8/unit, switching to electric mechanization drastically transforms farm profitability. ### The Math: - **Diesel Tractor:** Consumes 3.5 Litres/hour. At ₹95/L = ₹332.5/hour. For a 700-hour year, diesel cost exceeds ₹2,32,000/year. - **Robotrac RT EV:** Consumes ~4.5 kWh/hour. At ₹6/unit = ₹27/hour. For 700 hours, electricity cost is just ₹18,900/year. - **Annual Savings:** Over ₹2,13,000 saved every single year on fuel alone, paying off the tractor within 3 seasons!
Tags:#Electric Tractors#Diesel Savings#ROI#Green Energy

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