Flex Fuel E85 Fuel Compliant Cars To Be More Expensive But How Much?

Flex fuel cars compatible with E85 fuel could soon arrive in India. Find out how much more these vehicles may cost, why they require modifications, and what buyers can expect from upcoming models.

By : Somnath Chatterjee | Updated at : 07 Jun 2026 11:34 AM (IST)

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Flex fuel cars compatible with E85 ethanol blend are expected to carry a price premium due to extensive engineering changes and specialised components.

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Flex fuel cars might cost Rs 1 lakh more.
Extensive modifications drive flex fuel car production costs.
Manufacturers may absorb costs to promote flex fuel sales.
Launches will expand as E85 fuel stations increase.

With E85 fuel being talked about, the cost of the fuel has been revealed but another cost needs to be discussed. Flex fuel cars have extensive modifications over standard cars with the fuel tank, ECU and other components being changed. Which brings to the question regarding the cost of a flex fuel car in India notably the Wagon R flex fuel car for example.

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Considering the changes we expect a flex fuel car to be costing Rs 1 lakh more and being similar to a CNG version which also costs around a lakh more or in some cases is less. However, one lakh is something we expect a flex fuel car to be having a price premium and a manufacturer can absorb the cost or price it lower too. Which means to promote fuel fuel cars the prices of the cars itself would be same in some cases or have a small premium but looking at the extensive changes around a lakh is expected to be the price difference.

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At first there would be few flex fuel cars being launched with Maruti Suzuki starting it with the Wagon R while Tata could also introduce a Punch with a fuel fuel powertrain. Slowly more launches will take place once more filling stations have E85 fuel. At the moment Delhi has an E85 fuel filling station while more will come up which will be followed up by new cars compliant with that fuel.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the expected price difference for flex fuel cars in India?

Flex fuel cars are expected to cost around Rs 1 lakh more than standard models. However, manufacturers might absorb some costs or price them lower for promotion.

What modifications distinguish flex fuel cars from standard vehicles?

Flex fuel cars have extensive modifications, including changes to the fuel tank, ECU, and other components. These changes allow them to run on different fuel blends.

Which companies are launching flex fuel cars first in India?

Maruti Suzuki has launched India's first flex fuel car, the Wagon R. Tata is also expected to introduce a Punch with a flex fuel powertrain.

About the author Somnath Chatterjee

Somnath Chatterjee has been working as an automobile journalist for the better part of a decade and is still in love with four wheels. Prefers being behind the wheel of a new car rather than a keyboard. He contributes expert Auto articles and guides for ABP Live English.