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 (0,20 €/kWh)
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
5,95 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 439 L of petrol 95 per year
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
15,08 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 1 113 L of petrol 95 per year
BMW 530e G30 costs 1 369 €/an less in energy than Volvo XC40 B4, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 674 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
1 369 €
≈ 674 L petrol 95
3 years
4 108 €
≈ 2021 L petrol 95
5 years
6 847 €
≈ 3368 L petrol 95
10 years
13 694 €
≈ 6736 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for BMW 530e G30 versus Volvo XC40 B4. 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 · 0,20 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 220 kWh | 0,169 €/km | 2 541 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,40 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 220 kWh | 0,169 €/km | 2 541 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,60 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 220 kWh | 0,169 €/km | 2 541 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 220 kWh | 0,169 €/km | 2 541 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 2 541 € | ||
| Fuel | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel2,03 €/L | 15 000 km | 0,151 €/km | 2 263 € |
On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 530e is about 60% cheaper than the Volvo XC40 B4 with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
The declared range of the BMW 530e is 62 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.
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.
