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BMW 330e G20 vs Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus: 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
1 031 €
6,87 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 518 L of petrol 95 per year
Show details EV mode 11623.222748815166 km · 463,77 € Combustion mode 3376.7772511848348 km · 567,15 € Weighted EV cons. 19,8 kWh/100km Weighted combustion cons. 8,8 L/100km Tesla BEV Most economical
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
466 €
3,11 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 234 L of petrol 95 per year
Show details Weighted consumption 14,8 kWh/100km Energy rate 0,21 €/kWh · home Energy used 2217,9 kWh per year Annual gap Model 3 Standard Range Plus vs 330e +565 €/an ≈ 284 L petrol 95
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus costs 565 €/an less in energy than BMW 330e G20 , over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 284 L of petrol 95 saved per year
By charging mix: Home +565 €/an AC station +366 €/an Fast DC +33 €/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
565 €
≈ 284 L petrol 95
3 years
1 695 €
≈ 852 L petrol 95
5 years
2 826 €
≈ 1420 L petrol 95
10 years
5 652 €
≈ 2840 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 850 kWh 0,175 €/km 2 625 € 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh 15 000 km2 850 kWh 0,175 €/km 2 625 € 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh 15 000 km2 850 kWh 0,175 €/km 2 625 € Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC 15 000 km2 850 kWh 0,175 €/km 2 625 € Annual total (typical mix) 2 625 €
Charging mix km/year €/km Annual cost 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh 15 000 km2 235 kWh 0,031 €/km 466 € 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh 15 000 km2 235 kWh 0,044 €/km 665 € 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh 15 000 km2 235 kWh 0,067 €/km 998 € Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC 15 000 km2 235 kWh 0,035 €/km 522 € Annual total (typical mix) 522 €
Compared to a petrol equivalent Same scenarios: energy cost of a Saloon petrol (~7,0 L/100km).
Scenario 330e G20 Model 3 Standard Range Plus Petrol equiv. Daily100 km · home 9,64 € 3,11 € 13,93 € Weekend200 km · home 27,20 € 6,21 € 27,86 € Holiday500 km · fast DC 79,85 € 33,27 € 69,65 € Annual20,000 km · typical mix 3502,37 € 696,42 € 2786,00 €
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Frequently asked questions How much does a trip cost in a BMW 330e vs Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus? On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus is about 55% cheaper than the BMW 330e with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices — simulate for your profile.
What is the range of the BMW 330e vs the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus? Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus offers more range: 409 km vs 59 km for BMW 330e (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
Is the BMW 330e or the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus better for running costs? The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.