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
6,57 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 495 L of petrol 95 per year
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
2,96 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 223 L of petrol 95 per year
Tesla Model 3 RWD costs 541 €/an less in energy than BMW 330e xDrive G20, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 272 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
541 €
≈ 272 L petrol 95
3 years
1 624 €
≈ 816 L petrol 95
5 years
2 707 €
≈ 1360 L petrol 95
10 years
5 415 €
≈ 2721 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for Tesla Model 3 RWD versus BMW 330e xDrive G20. 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 km2 385 kWh | 0,184 €/km | 2 765 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 385 kWh | 0,184 €/km | 2 765 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 385 kWh | 0,184 €/km | 2 765 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 385 kWh | 0,184 €/km | 2 765 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 2 765 € | ||
| Charging mix | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh | 15 000 km1 980 kWh | 0,030 €/km | 444 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km1 980 kWh | 0,042 €/km | 634 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km1 980 kWh | 0,063 €/km | 951 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km1 980 kWh | 0,033 €/km | 498 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 498 € | ||
Same scenarios: energy cost of a Saloon petrol (~7,0 L/100km).
| Scenario | 330e xDrive G20 | Model 3 RWD | Petrol equiv. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily100 km · home | 10,83 € | 2,96 € | 13,93 € |
| Weekend200 km · home | 29,32 € | 5,92 € | 27,86 € |
| Holiday500 km · fast DC | 84,78 € | 31,69 € | 69,65 € |
| Annual20,000 km · typical mix | 3689,78 € | 663,45 € | 2786,00 € |
Based on petrol 95 1,99 €/L · cons. Saloon petrol 7,0 L/100km. Excluding purchase, maintenance and depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model 3 RWD is about 55% cheaper than the BMW 330e xDrive with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
Tesla Model 3 RWD offers more range: 513 km vs 51 km for BMW 330e xDrive (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The Tesla Model 3 RWD is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.
