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
6,35 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 478 L of petrol 95 per year
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
5,99 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 452 L of petrol 95 per year
BMW 530e G30 costs 53 €/an less in energy than DS DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 27 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
53 €
≈ 27 L petrol 95
3 years
160 €
≈ 80 L petrol 95
5 years
266 €
≈ 134 L petrol 95
10 years
532 €
≈ 267 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for BMW 530e G30 versus DS DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300. 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 730 kWh | 0,157 €/km | 2 351 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 730 kWh | 0,157 €/km | 2 351 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 730 kWh | 0,157 €/km | 2 351 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 730 kWh | 0,157 €/km | 2 351 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 2 351 € | ||
| Charging mix | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 220 kWh | 0,166 €/km | 2 487 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 220 kWh | 0,166 €/km | 2 487 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 220 kWh | 0,166 €/km | 2 487 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 220 kWh | 0,166 €/km | 2 487 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 2 487 € | ||
Same scenarios: energy cost of a Equivalent petrol vehicle / Executive petrol (~7,5 L/100km).
| Scenario | DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 | Ref. Equivalent petrol vehicle | 530e G30 | Ref. Executive petrol |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily100 km · home | 8,80 € | 14,93 € | 8,33 € | 15,92 € |
| Weekend200 km · home | 24,52 € | 29,85 € | 24,96 € | 31,84 € |
| Holiday500 km · fast DC | 71,69 € | 74,63 € | 74,87 € | 79,60 € |
| Annual20,000 km · typical mix | 3137,36 € | 2985,00 € | 3318,97 € | 3184,00 € |
Based on petrol 95 1,99 €/L · cons. Equivalent petrol vehicle 7,5 L/100km · cons. Executive petrol 8,0 L/100km. Excluding purchase, maintenance and depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the DS DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 and BMW 530e have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
BMW 530e offers more range: 62 km vs 58 km for DS DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300. In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The BMW 530e is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.
