Consumption comparison
Plug-in hybrid vs electric: the cost depends on your usage profile. Select your scenario below.
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 (0,21 €/kWh)
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
11,87 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 894 L of petrol 95 per year
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
11,81 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 890 L of petrol 95 per year
BMW X4 M40d G02 costs 8 €/an less in energy than Audi Q7 SUV, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 4 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
8 €
≈ 4 L petrol 95
3 years
24 €
≈ 12 L petrol 95
5 years
40 €
≈ 20 L petrol 95
10 years
81 €
≈ 41 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for BMW X4 M40d G02 versus Audi Q7 SUV. 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 · 0,21 €/kWh | 15 000 km4 290 kWh | 0,209 €/km | 3 139 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km4 290 kWh | 0,209 €/km | 3 139 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km4 290 kWh | 0,209 €/km | 3 139 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km4 290 kWh | 0,209 €/km | 3 139 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 3 139 € | ||
| Fuel | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel1,75 €/L | 15 000 km | 0,118 €/km | 1 772 € |
On a 100 km mixed trip, the Audi Q7 SUV and BMW X4 M40d have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
The declared range of the Audi Q7 SUV is 77 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.
The BMW X4 M40d is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.
