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
8,19 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 618 L of petrol 95 per year
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
8,19 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 618 L of petrol 95 per year
Nearly identical cost for both vehicles over 15 000 km/year.
Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.
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Cumulative savings for BMW 740e iPerformance G11 versus BMW 740Le iPerformance G11. 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 150 kWh | 0,192 €/km | 2 882 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km3 150 kWh | 0,192 €/km | 2 882 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km3 150 kWh | 0,192 €/km | 2 882 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km3 150 kWh | 0,192 €/km | 2 882 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 2 882 € | ||
| Charging mix | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh | 15 000 km3 150 kWh | 0,192 €/km | 2 882 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km3 150 kWh | 0,192 €/km | 2 882 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km3 150 kWh | 0,192 €/km | 2 882 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km3 150 kWh | 0,192 €/km | 2 882 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 2 882 € | ||
Same scenarios: energy cost of a Equivalent petrol vehicle (~7,5 L/100km).
| Scenario | 740e iPerformance G11 | 740Le iPerformance G11 | Petrol equiv. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily100 km · home | 13,24 € | 13,24 € | 14,93 € |
| Weekend200 km · home | 32,50 € | 32,50 € | 29,85 € |
| Holiday500 km · fast DC | 90,27 € | 90,27 € | 74,63 € |
| Annual20,000 km · typical mix | 3845,31 € | 3845,31 € | 2985,00 € |
Based on petrol 95 1,99 €/L · cons. Equivalent petrol vehicle 7,5 L/100km. Excluding purchase, maintenance and depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 740e iPerformance and BMW 740Le iPerformance have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
BMW 740Le iPerformance offers more range: 41 km vs 41 km for BMW 740e iPerformance. In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The BMW 740Le iPerformance is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.
