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i3s I01
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
456€
3,04 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 224 L of petrol 95 per year
- Weighted consumption
- 15,2 kWh/100km
- Energy rate
- 0,20 €/kWh · home
- Energy used
- 2277,6 kWh per year
Consumption comparison
Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.
Annual mileage
15 000 km/an
Simulated driving mix
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Charging type
Typical annual usage : Mix 30% city / 50% road / 20% motorway · charging home (0,20 €/kWh)
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
3,04 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 224 L of petrol 95 per year
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
3,16 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 233 L of petrol 95 per year
BMW i3s I01 costs 19 €/an less in energy than Renault Megane E-Tech Electric 130, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 9 L of petrol 95 saved per year
Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.
1 year
19 €
≈ 9 L petrol 95
3 years
56 €
≈ 28 L petrol 95
5 years
94 €
≈ 46 L petrol 95
10 years
187 €
≈ 92 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for BMW i3s I01 versus Renault Megane E-Tech Electric 130. Excluding purchase, insurance, maintenance and depreciation.
Projection over 15 000 km/year, by proportion of each charging type.
| Charging mix | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,20 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 190 kWh | 0,030 €/km | 456 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,40 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 190 kWh | 0,061 €/km | 911 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,60 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 190 kWh | 0,091 €/km | 1 367 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 190 kWh | 0,038 €/km | 570 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 570 € | ||
| Charging mix | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,20 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 280 kWh | 0,032 €/km | 474 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,40 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 280 kWh | 0,063 €/km | 948 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,60 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 280 kWh | 0,095 €/km | 1 423 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 280 kWh | 0,040 €/km | 593 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 593 € | ||
Same scenarios: energy cost of a Compact petrol (~6,5 L/100km).
| Scenario | i3s I01 | Megane E-Tech Electric 130 | Petrol equiv. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily100 km · home | 3,04 € | 3,16 € | 13,21 € |
| Weekend200 km · home | 6,08 € | 6,33 € | 26,43 € |
| Holiday500 km · fast DC | 45,55 € | 47,42 € | 66,07 € |
| Annual20,000 km · typical mix | 759,44 € | 790,65 € | 2642,90 € |
Based on petrol 95 2,03 €/L · cons. Compact petrol 6,5 L/100km. Excluding purchase, maintenance and depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW i3s and Renault Megane E-Tech Electric 130 have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
BMW i3s offers more range: 330 km vs 300 km for Renault Megane E-Tech Electric 130 (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The BMW i3s is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.