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BMW 530e iPerformance G30 vs Audi A3 allstreet: how much do I save per year? Plug-in hybrid vs electric: the cost depends on your usage profile. Select your scenario below.
MotorwayRange & charging Performance0-100, top speed ConsumptionAnnual TCO Low mileage 8 000 km/year Average 15 000 km/year High mileage 25 000 km/year
5 000 km 50 000 km
Charging type
Home 0,21 €/kWh Public station 0,30 €/kWh Fast 0,45 €/kWh
Methodology
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km Typical annual usage : Mix 30% city / 50% road / 20% motorway · charging home (0,21 €/kWh)
BMW PHEV
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
1 150 €
7,67 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 578 L of petrol 95 per year
Show details EV mode 11550 km · 463,27 € Combustion mode 3449.9999999999995 km · 686,55 € Weighted EV cons. 19,9 kWh/100km Weighted combustion cons. 10,4 L/100km Audi PHEV Most economical
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
717 €
4,78 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 360 L of petrol 95 per year
Show details EV mode 11037.735849056604 km · 299,01 € Combustion mode 3962.264150943395 km · 417,90 € Weighted EV cons. 13,4 kWh/100km Weighted combustion cons. 5,5 L/100km Annual gap A3 allstreet vs 530e iPerformance +433 €/an ≈ 218 L petrol 95
Audi A3 allstreet costs 433 €/an less in energy than BMW 530e iPerformance G30 , over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 218 L of petrol 95 saved per year
By charging mix: Home +433 €/an AC station +433 €/an Fast DC +433 €/an Your savings over the ownership period Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.
5 000 15 000 20 000 30 000 50 000
1 year
433 €
≈ 218 L petrol 95
3 years
1 299 €
≈ 653 L petrol 95
5 years
2 165 €
≈ 1088 L petrol 95
10 years
4 329 €
≈ 2175 L petrol 95
Annual cost breakdown by charging mix 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 865 kWh 0,207 €/km 3 112 € 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh 15 000 km2 865 kWh 0,207 €/km 3 112 € 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh 15 000 km2 865 kWh 0,207 €/km 3 112 € Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC 15 000 km2 865 kWh 0,207 €/km 3 112 € Annual total (typical mix) 3 112 €
Charging mix km/year €/km Annual cost 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh 15 000 km1 935 kWh 0,110 €/km 1 643 € 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh 15 000 km1 935 kWh 0,110 €/km 1 643 € 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh 15 000 km1 935 kWh 0,110 €/km 1 643 € Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC 15 000 km1 935 kWh 0,110 €/km 1 643 € Annual total (typical mix) 1 643 €
Compared to a petrol equivalent Same scenarios: energy cost of a Executive petrol / Compact petrol (~8,0 L/100km).
Scenario 530e iPerformance G30 Ref. Executive petrol A3 allstreet Ref. Compact petrol Daily100 km · home 13,31 € 15,92 € 2,82 € 12,94 € Weekend200 km · home 34,11 € 31,84 € 11,54 € 25,87 € Holiday500 km · fast DC 96,50 € 79,60 € 44,61 € 64,67 € Annual20,000 km · typical mix 4151,62 € 3184,00 € 2193,82 € 2587,00 €
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Frequently asked questions How much does a trip cost in a BMW 530e iPerformance vs Audi A3 allstreet? On a 100 km mixed trip, the Audi A3 allstreet is about 40% cheaper than the BMW 530e iPerformance with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
What is the range of the BMW 530e iPerformance vs the Audi A3 allstreet? Audi A3 allstreet offers more range: 128 km vs 45 km for BMW 530e iPerformance. In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
Is the BMW 530e iPerformance or the Audi A3 allstreet better for running costs? The Audi A3 allstreet is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.