Is CNG Still a Good Option in 2025 : For the purchase of vehicles within India, 2025 will give buyers the maximum choice in terms of fuel available in the history of our country: petrol, diesel, electric, hybrid, and CNG. While electric vehicles are the talk of the town, the question arises: Is CNG an option?! The CNG case again depends on every individual’s daily use, budgetary constraints, and patterns of driving.
Let’s break it down in simple terms by looking at the pros and cons of CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) incase by the year 2025.
Why Does CNG Still Make Sense?
Today, CNG is one of the very cheapest fuel options in India. The running cost is lower, and per-kilometer expenses much lesser than petrol or diesel. For those who are driving every day or traveling on longer distances, CNG cars are a big relief to their pockets in the long run.
Another reason as to why CNG remains popular is because of environmental issues. It is cleaner since CNG emits less harmful emissions as against petrol and diesel. Several cities concerned about pollution have backed the CNG infrastructure to the extent of even mandating that taxis and autos run on CNG.
On the other hand, CNG versions of popular models such as Maruti WagonR, Hyundai Aura, and Tata Punch are now better equipped and perform far better compared to their predecessors. The automakers have been able to smooth out the power drop that was very noticeable in older generations of CNG cars.
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Cons of CNG
But with CNG, there are certainly certain disadvantages. One of the biggest challenges limiting CNG in 2025 is still the refueling infrastructure. CNG is accessible in PDF form in most metropolitan areas, but by contrast, refill stations in rural areas appear to be few, thus translating to quite a significant degree of inconvenience.
Parcel space is another concern; CNG cars have limited boot space. The feasibility of the gas tank taking up trunk space does not work well for an individual who has luggage to carry once in a while.
CNG cars have poorer engine performance than their petrol counterparts. They have been better recently, but anyone looking for quick acceleration or sporty performance will find CNG cars disappointing.
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