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
8,28 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 624 L of petrol 95 per year
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
8,49 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 640 L of petrol 95 per year
BMW 545e xDrive G30 costs 31 €/an less in energy than BMW 530d G30, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 18 L of diesel saved per year
Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.
1 year
31 €
≈ 16 L petrol 95
3 years
93 €
≈ 47 L petrol 95
5 years
156 €
≈ 78 L petrol 95
10 years
311 €
≈ 156 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for BMW 545e xDrive G30 versus BMW 530d G30. 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 km3 435 kWh | 0,207 €/km | 3 112 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km3 435 kWh | 0,207 €/km | 3 112 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km3 435 kWh | 0,207 €/km | 3 112 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km3 435 kWh | 0,207 €/km | 3 112 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 3 112 € | ||
| Fuel | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel1,75 €/L | 15 000 km | 0,085 €/km | 1 273 € |
On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 545e xDrive and BMW 530d have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
The declared range of the BMW 545e xDrive is 49 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.
The BMW 545e xDrive is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.
