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 (0,20 €/kWh)
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
6,23 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 460 L of petrol 95 per year
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
3,20 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 236 L of petrol 95 per year
Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S costs 454 €/an less in energy than BMW 225xe F44, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 223 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
454 €
≈ 223 L petrol 95
3 years
1 362 €
≈ 670 L petrol 95
5 years
2 271 €
≈ 1117 L petrol 95
10 years
4 541 €
≈ 2234 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S versus BMW 225xe F44. 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 685 kWh | 0,160 €/km | 2 403 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,40 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 685 kWh | 0,160 €/km | 2 403 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,60 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 685 kWh | 0,160 €/km | 2 403 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 685 kWh | 0,160 €/km | 2 403 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 2 403 € | ||
| Charging mix | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,20 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 310 kWh | 0,032 €/km | 481 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,40 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 310 kWh | 0,064 €/km | 961 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,60 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 310 kWh | 0,096 €/km | 1 441 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 310 kWh | 0,040 €/km | 601 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 601 € | ||
Same scenarios: energy cost of a Compact petrol (~6,5 L/100km).
| Scenario | 225xe F44 | ID.3 Pro S | Petrol equiv. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily100 km · home | 9,65 € | 3,20 € | 13,21 € |
| Weekend200 km · home | 25,71 € | 6,41 € | 26,43 € |
| Holiday500 km · fast DC | 73,89 € | 48,05 € | 66,07 € |
| Annual20,000 km · typical mix | 3205,81 € | 801,06 € | 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 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S is about 50% cheaper than the BMW 225xe with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S offers more range: 549 km vs 52 km for BMW 225xe (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.
