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BMW 745e G11 vs BMW 740Le xDrive iPerformance G11: 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 Most economical
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
1 216 €
8,11 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 611 L of petrol 95 per year
Show details EV mode 11625.766871165642 km · 559,08 € Combustion mode 3374.233128834357 km · 656,70 € Weighted EV cons. 23,8 kWh/100km Weighted combustion cons. 10,2 L/100km BMW PHEV
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
1 385 €
9,24 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 696 L of petrol 95 per year
Show details EV mode 10949.720670391062 km · 519,67 € Combustion mode 4050.2793296089385 km · 865,65 € Weighted EV cons. 23,5 kWh/100km Weighted combustion cons. 11,2 L/100km Annual gap 745e vs 740Le xDrive iPerformance +170 €/an ≈ 85 L petrol 95
BMW 745e G11 costs 170 €/an less in energy than BMW 740Le xDrive iPerformance G11 , over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 85 L of petrol 95 saved per year
By charging mix: Home +170 €/an AC station +170 €/an Fast DC +170 €/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
170 €
≈ 85 L petrol 95
3 years
509 €
≈ 256 L petrol 95
5 years
848 €
≈ 426 L petrol 95
10 years
1 695 €
≈ 852 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 0,203 €/km 3 043 € 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh 15 000 km3 435 kWh 0,203 €/km 3 043 € 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh 15 000 km3 435 kWh 0,203 €/km 3 043 € Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC 15 000 km3 435 kWh 0,203 €/km 3 043 € Annual total (typical mix) 3 043 €
Charging mix km/year €/km Annual cost 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh 15 000 km3 390 kWh 0,223 €/km 3 344 € 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh 15 000 km3 390 kWh 0,223 €/km 3 344 € 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh 15 000 km3 390 kWh 0,223 €/km 3 344 € Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC 15 000 km3 390 kWh 0,223 €/km 3 344 € Annual total (typical mix) 3 344 €
Compared to a petrol equivalent Same scenarios: energy cost of a Equivalent petrol vehicle (~7,5 L/100km).
Scenario 745e G11 740Le xDrive iPerformance G11 Petrol equiv. Daily100 km · home 12,82 € 15,72 € 14,93 € Weekend200 km · home 33,16 € 38,06 € 29,85 € Holiday500 km · fast DC 94,18 € 105,06 € 74,63 € Annual20,000 km · typical mix 4060,08 € 4460,26 € 2985,00 €
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Frequently asked questions How much does a trip cost in a BMW 745e vs BMW 740Le xDrive iPerformance? On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 745e is about 10% cheaper than the BMW 740Le xDrive iPerformance with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
What is the range of the BMW 745e vs the BMW 740Le xDrive iPerformance? BMW 745e offers more range: 49 km vs 38 km for BMW 740Le xDrive iPerformance. In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
Is the BMW 745e or the BMW 740Le xDrive iPerformance better for running costs? The BMW 745e is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.