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520e G30PHEV
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BMW 520e G30: real running cost

Annual running cost and consumption - customisable simulation.

grand tourer · 2021 · 15,000 km/an

Result

1,118 €
Annual cost
15,000 km/yr
Cost / 100 km
7.46 €
energy tariffs
Savings vs ICE
−1,323 €/an
vs segment median
5-year cost
5,592 €
energy only

Your usage profile

Annual mileage

Driving mix

Charging rate

Electric consumption estimated from the manufacturer WLTP range.

Répartition du coût annuel

45%
55%
Electricity - 500 €/an2 499 kWh/an · 0,20 €/kWh
Plug-in hybrid - 618 €/an285 L/an · 2,17 €/L
Total : 1 118 €/an

Summary

Running cost of the BMW 520e G30

Over 15 000 km/year, the BMW 520e G30 costs 1 118 €/year in energy (7,46 €/100 km). The electric share accounts for roughly 45% of the total cost.

Methodology

Caralogy weights WLTP consumption by cycle according to your driving mix and applies selected rates. The result is closer to real-world consumption than the WLTP combined figure alone.

Savings vs petrol

Compared to a petrol equivalent, the vehicle saves approximately 1 323 €/year. This saving grows with mileage.

What if you changed profile?

What if you drove 25,000 km/year?

+746 €/yr

1 864 €/an

What if the rate rose to 0.35 €/kWh?

+375 €/yr

1 493 €/an

What if you never charged?

+1 629 €/yr

2 747 €/an

Comparison with a petrol equivalent

How much do you save versus an equivalent petrol vehicle?
Metric520e G30Petrol median segment E
Annual cost1 118 €2 441 €
Cost / 100 km7,46 €16,27 €
5-year cost5 592 €12 206 €
5-year savings6 614 €

Cumulative cost over 5 years

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5

Against its rivals: annual cost

Compare with a rival

  • DS 9 E-Tense 250 vs BMW 520e G30 running cost
    PHEV · 253 ch · 11.5 kWh618 €/an · −500 € vs 520e G30
  • BMW 330e vs BMW 520e G30 running cost
    PHEV · 252 ch · 11.2 kWh618 €/an · −500 € vs 520e G30
  • BYD Dolphin Boost 150kW vs BMW 520e G30 running cost
    BEV · 204 ch · 58.5 kWh435 €/an · −683 € vs 520e G30

Continue with the BMW 520e G30

The same car, from other angles.

  • Full spec sheet

    Full spec sheet of the BMW 520e G30: specs and real cost
    11.2 kWh · 52 km WLTP · 204 ch
  • Motorway

    Simulated motorway trip of the BMW 520e G30: stops and duration
    Paris → Lyon non-stop · 4h12
  • Performance

    Performance of the BMW 520e G30: 0-100 and lap times
    0-100 in 8.1 s · 204 hp

Frequently asked questions

How much does the BMW 520e G30 cost per year in energy?+
The BMW 520e G30 costs approximately 1 118 €/year in energy over 15 000 km/year (Caralogy estimate).
What is the real consumption of the BMW 520e G30?+
For the BMW 520e G30: WLTP combined consumption 21,5 kWh/100 km · electric range 52 km · battery 11,2 kWh. WLTP consumption is a standardised cycle. Real consumption varies with driving mix, driving style and weather. Caralogy weights WLTP data by cycle.
How much does the BMW 520e G30 cost per 100 km?+
The cost per 100 km of the BMW 520e G30 is approximately 7,46 € at selected rates.
Is the BMW 520e G30 economical to run?+
Running costs depend on annual mileage, energy rate and driving mix. Use the simulator above.