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BMW 225xe iPerformance F44 vs Cupra Born: 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)
BMW PHEV
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
1 205 €
8,03 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 606 L of petrol 95 per year
Show details EV mode 11624.662466246624 km · 458,94 € Combustion mode 3375.3375337533753 km · 746,25 € Weighted EV cons. 19,6 kWh/100km Weighted combustion cons. 11,6 L/100km Cupra BEV Most economical
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
518 €
3,45 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 260 L of petrol 95 per year
Show details Weighted consumption 16,4 kWh/100km Energy rate 0,21 €/kWh · home Energy used 2464,8 kWh per year Annual gap Born vs 225xe iPerformance +688 €/an ≈ 346 L petrol 95
Cupra Born costs 688 €/an less in energy than BMW 225xe iPerformance F44 , over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 346 L of petrol 95 saved per year
By charging mix: Home +688 €/an AC station +466 €/an Fast DC +96 €/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
688 €
≈ 346 L petrol 95
3 years
2 063 €
≈ 1037 L petrol 95
5 years
3 438 €
≈ 1728 L petrol 95
10 years
6 876 €
≈ 3455 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 820 kWh 0,231 €/km 3 458 € 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh 15 000 km2 820 kWh 0,231 €/km 3 458 € 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh 15 000 km2 820 kWh 0,231 €/km 3 458 € Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC 15 000 km2 820 kWh 0,231 €/km 3 458 € Annual total (typical mix) 3 458 €
Charging mix km/year €/km Annual cost 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh 15 000 km2 370 kWh 0,035 €/km 518 € 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh 15 000 km2 370 kWh 0,049 €/km 739 € 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh 15 000 km2 370 kWh 0,074 €/km 1 109 € Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC 15 000 km2 370 kWh 0,039 €/km 580 € Annual total (typical mix) 580 €
Compared to a petrol equivalent Same scenarios: energy cost of a Compact petrol (~6,5 L/100km).
Scenario 225xe iPerformance F44 Born Petrol equiv. Daily100 km · home 15,31 € 3,45 € 12,94 € Weekend200 km · home 38,42 € 6,90 € 25,87 € Holiday500 km · fast DC 107,73 € 36,97 € 64,67 € Annual20,000 km · typical mix 4612,97 € 773,95 € 2587,00 €
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Frequently asked questions How much does a trip cost in a BMW 225xe iPerformance vs Cupra Born? On a 100 km mixed trip, the Cupra Born is about 55% cheaper than the BMW 225xe iPerformance with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
What is the range of the BMW 225xe iPerformance vs the Cupra Born? Cupra Born offers more range: 420 km vs 41 km for BMW 225xe iPerformance (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
Is the BMW 225xe iPerformance or the Cupra Born better for running costs? The Cupra Born is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.