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Audi RS 5 Sedan vs Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD: how much do I save per year? Plug-in hybrid vs electric: the cost depends on your usage profile. Select your scenario below.
MotorwayRange & charging Performance0-100, top speed ConsumptionAnnual TCO Low mileage 8 000 km/year Average 15 000 km/year High mileage 25 000 km/year
5 000 km 50 000 km
Charging type
Home 0,21 €/kWh Public station 0,30 €/kWh Fast 0,45 €/kWh
Methodology
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km Typical annual usage : Mix 30% city / 50% road / 20% motorway · charging home (0,21 €/kWh)
Audi PHEV
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
1 614 €
10,76 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 811 L of petrol 95 per year
Show details EV mode 8550.000000000002 km · 330,37 € Combustion mode 6449.999999999999 km · 1283,55 € Weighted EV cons. 19,1 kWh/100km Weighted combustion cons. 10,4 L/100km Tesla BEV Most economical
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
480 €
3,20 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 241 L of petrol 95 per year
Show details Weighted consumption 15,2 kWh/100km Energy rate 0,21 €/kWh · home Energy used 2285,6 kWh per year Annual gap Model 3 Long Range AWD vs RS 5 Sedan +1 134 €/an ≈ 570 L petrol 95
Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD costs 1 134 €/an less in energy than Audi RS 5 Sedan , over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 570 L of petrol 95 saved per year
By charging mix: Home +1 134 €/an AC station +928 €/an Fast DC +585 €/an Your savings over the ownership period Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.
5 000 15 000 20 000 30 000 50 000
1 year
1 134 €
≈ 570 L petrol 95
3 years
3 402 €
≈ 1709 L petrol 95
5 years
5 670 €
≈ 2849 L petrol 95
10 years
11 340 €
≈ 5698 L petrol 95
Annual cost breakdown by charging mix 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 km2 760 kWh 0,207 €/km 3 106 € 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh 15 000 km2 760 kWh 0,207 €/km 3 106 € 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh 15 000 km2 760 kWh 0,207 €/km 3 106 € Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC 15 000 km2 760 kWh 0,207 €/km 3 106 € Annual total (typical mix) 3 106 €
Charging mix km/year €/km Annual cost 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh 15 000 km2 205 kWh 0,032 €/km 480 € 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh 15 000 km2 205 kWh 0,046 €/km 686 € 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh 15 000 km2 205 kWh 0,069 €/km 1 028 € Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC 15 000 km2 205 kWh 0,036 €/km 538 € Annual total (typical mix) 538 €
Compared to a petrol equivalent Same scenarios: energy cost of a Saloon petrol (~7,0 L/100km).
Scenario RS 5 Sedan Model 3 Long Range AWD Petrol equiv. Daily100 km · home 7,71 € 3,20 € 13,93 € Weekend200 km · home 28,50 € 6,40 € 27,86 € Holiday500 km · fast DC 90,89 € 34,28 € 69,65 € Annual20,000 km · typical mix 4146,01 € 717,66 € 2786,00 €
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Frequently asked questions How much does a trip cost in a Audi RS 5 Sedan vs Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD? On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD is about 70% cheaper than the Audi RS 5 Sedan with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
What is the range of the Audi RS 5 Sedan vs the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD? Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD offers more range: 629 km vs 78 km for Audi RS 5 Sedan (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
Is the Audi RS 5 Sedan or the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD better for running costs? The Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.