On a 100 km mixed trip, the BYD Dolphin Active 70kW is about 70% cheaper than the BMW 740Le xDrive iPerformance with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
Plug-in hybrid vs electric: the cost depends on your usage profile. Select your scenario below.
1,380 €per year
23,5 kWh/100 km weighted · 9.20 € per 100 km · 1 683 L per year
411 €per year
13,7 kWh/100 km weighted · 2.74 € per 100 km · 2 054 kWh per year
| Profile | Split | AA · 740Le | BB · Dolphin | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City70 / 25 / 5 | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 1,380 € | 393 € | 987 € · Dolphin |
| Mixed30 / 50 / 20 | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 1,380 € | 411 € | 969 € · Dolphin |
| Long-distance10 / 40 / 50 | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 1,380 € | 427 € | 952 € · Dolphin |
Cumulative saving for the Dolphin Active 70kW
Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the BYD Dolphin Active 70kW is about 70% cheaper than the BMW 740Le xDrive iPerformance with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
BYD Dolphin Active 70kW offers more range: 340 km vs 38 km for BMW 740Le xDrive iPerformance (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The BYD Dolphin Active 70kW is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.