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BMW 530e Touring G30 vs Audi A6 Avant e-tron: 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
1 122 €
7,48 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 564 L of petrol 95 per year
Show details EV mode 11625.421822272217 km · 524,89 € Combustion mode 3374.578177727783 km · 597,00 € Weighted EV cons. 22,4 kWh/100km Weighted combustion cons. 9,3 L/100km Audi BEV Most economical
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
468 €
3,12 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 235 L of petrol 95 per year
Show details Weighted consumption 14,9 kWh/100km Energy rate 0,21 €/kWh · home Energy used 2230,8 kWh per year Annual gap A6 Avant e-tron vs 530e Touring +653 €/an ≈ 328 L petrol 95
Audi A6 Avant e-tron costs 653 €/an less in energy than BMW 530e Touring G30 , over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 328 L of petrol 95 saved per year
By charging mix: Home +653 €/an AC station +453 €/an Fast DC +118 €/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
653 €
≈ 328 L petrol 95
3 years
1 960 €
≈ 985 L petrol 95
5 years
3 267 €
≈ 1642 L petrol 95
10 years
6 534 €
≈ 3284 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 km3 225 kWh 0,184 €/km 2 766 € 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh 15 000 km3 225 kWh 0,184 €/km 2 766 € 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh 15 000 km3 225 kWh 0,184 €/km 2 766 € Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC 15 000 km3 225 kWh 0,184 €/km 2 766 € Annual total (typical mix) 2 766 €
Charging mix km/year €/km Annual cost 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh 15 000 km2 145 kWh 0,031 €/km 468 € 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh 15 000 km2 145 kWh 0,045 €/km 669 € 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh 15 000 km2 145 kWh 0,067 €/km 1 004 € Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC 15 000 km2 145 kWh 0,035 €/km 525 € Annual total (typical mix) 525 €
Compared to a petrol equivalent Same scenarios: energy cost of a Executive petrol (~8,0 L/100km).
Scenario 530e Touring G30 A6 Avant e-tron Petrol equiv. Daily100 km · home 11,32 € 3,12 € 15,92 € Weekend200 km · home 29,80 € 6,25 € 31,84 € Holiday500 km · fast DC 85,26 € 33,46 € 79,60 € Annual20,000 km · typical mix 3690,27 € 700,47 € 3184,00 €
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Frequently asked questions How much does a trip cost in a BMW 530e Touring vs Audi A6 Avant e-tron? On a 100 km mixed trip, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron is about 60% cheaper than the BMW 530e Touring with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
What is the range of the BMW 530e Touring vs the Audi A6 Avant e-tron? Audi A6 Avant e-tron offers more range: 520 km vs 52 km for BMW 530e Touring (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
Is the BMW 530e Touring or the Audi A6 Avant e-tron better for running costs? The Audi A6 Avant e-tron is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.