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BMW 430i xDrive G22 vs Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus: which is cheaper to run?

What each kilometre costs, depending on your driving profile and how you charge. Annual projection and cumulative savings over 10 years.

saloon · 2021 vs 2019 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Home 0.20 €/kWh · Methodology
Annual mileage
15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
Driving mix

30 % City · 50 % Road · 20 % Motorway

Fuel price
Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Diesel 2.38 €/Lprix-carburants.gouv.fr — moyenne nationale du 05/10/2026 ; EDF Tarif Bleu Base au 01/08/2026 ; DC autoroute : moyenne des réseaux sans abonnement
Charging type

Result · yearly energy cost

ABMW 430i xDrive G22

2,619 €per year

8,0 L/100 km weighted · 17.46 € per 100 km · 1 207 L per year

Gap2,175 € per yearin favour of the Model 3 Standard Range Plus (−83 %)≈ 1,002 L petrol 95
BTesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus

444 €per year

14,8 kWh/100 km weighted · 2.96 € per 100 km · 2 218 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 430iBB · Model 3Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,926 €429 €2,497 € · Model 3
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,619 €444 €2,175 € · Model 3
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,381 €457 €1,924 € · Model 3

Cumulative saving for the Model 3 Standard Range Plus

1 year
2,175 €
3 years
6,526 €
5 years
10,877 €
10 years
21,753 €

Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
7.7 L/100 km · 14.9 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Fully electric
Power
245 ch · 227 ch
Kerb weight
1,605 kg · 1,655 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus is about 85% cheaper than the BMW 430i xDrive with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus is 409 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

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.

  • Specs430i · Model 3