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BMW 545e xDrive G30 vs BMW i4 eDrive35 G26: 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
1 242 €
8,28 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 624 L of petrol 95 per year
Show details EV mode 11550 km · 555,44 € Combustion mode 3449.9999999999995 km · 686,55 € Weighted EV cons. 23,8 kWh/100km Weighted combustion cons. 10,4 L/100km BMW BEV Most economical
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
609 €
4,06 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 306 L of petrol 95 per year
Show details Weighted consumption 19,3 kWh/100km Energy rate 0,21 €/kWh · home Energy used 2901,6 kWh per year Annual gap i4 eDrive35 vs 545e xDrive +633 €/an ≈ 318 L petrol 95
BMW i4 eDrive35 G26 costs 633 €/an less in energy than BMW 545e xDrive G30 , over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 318 L of petrol 95 saved per year
By charging mix: Home +633 €/an AC station +372 €/an Fast DC +64 €/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
633 €
≈ 318 L petrol 95
3 years
1 898 €
≈ 954 L petrol 95
5 years
3 163 €
≈ 1590 L petrol 95
10 years
6 327 €
≈ 3179 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 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 €
Charging mix km/year €/km Annual cost 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh 15 000 km2 790 kWh 0,041 €/km 609 € 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh 15 000 km2 790 kWh 0,058 €/km 870 € 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh 15 000 km2 790 kWh 0,087 €/km 1 306 € Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC 15 000 km2 790 kWh 0,046 €/km 683 € Annual total (typical mix) 683 €
Compared to a petrol equivalent Same scenarios: energy cost of a Executive petrol / Saloon petrol (~8,0 L/100km).
Scenario 545e xDrive G30 Ref. Executive petrol i4 eDrive35 G26 Ref. Saloon petrol Daily100 km · home 13,06 € 15,92 € 4,06 € 13,93 € Weekend200 km · home 33,85 € 31,84 € 8,12 € 27,86 € Holiday500 km · fast DC 96,24 € 79,60 € 43,52 € 69,65 € Annual20,000 km · typical mix 4151,36 € 3184,00 € 911,10 € 2786,00 €
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Frequently asked questions How much does a trip cost in a BMW 545e xDrive vs BMW i4 eDrive35? On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW i4 eDrive35 is about 50% cheaper than the BMW 545e xDrive with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices — simulate for your profile.
What is the range of the BMW 545e xDrive vs the BMW i4 eDrive35? BMW i4 eDrive35 offers more range: 406 km vs 49 km for BMW 545e xDrive (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
Is the BMW 545e xDrive or the BMW i4 eDrive35 better for running costs? The BMW i4 eDrive35 is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.