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i3 I01
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
409€
2,73 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 201 L of petrol 95 per year
- Weighted consumption
- 13,6 kWh/100km
- Energy rate
- 0,20 €/kWh · home
- Energy used
- 2043,6 kWh per year
Consumption comparison
Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.
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 (0,20 €/kWh)
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
2,73 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 201 L of petrol 95 per year
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
12,83 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 947 L of petrol 95 per year
BMW i3 I01 costs 1 515 €/an less in energy than BMW 116i F40, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 745 L of petrol 95 saved per year
Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.
1 year
1 515 €
≈ 745 L petrol 95
3 years
4 546 €
≈ 2236 L petrol 95
5 years
7 577 €
≈ 3727 L petrol 95
10 years
15 153 €
≈ 7454 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for BMW i3 I01 versus BMW 116i F40. 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 · 0,20 €/kWh | 15 000 km1 965 kWh | 0,027 €/km | 409 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,40 €/kWh | 15 000 km1 965 kWh | 0,054 €/km | 817 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,60 €/kWh | 15 000 km1 965 kWh | 0,082 €/km | 1 226 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km1 965 kWh | 0,034 €/km | 511 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 511 € | ||
| Fuel | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel2,03 €/L | 15 000 km | 0,128 €/km | 1 924 € |
On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW i3 is about 80% cheaper than the BMW 116i with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
The declared range of the BMW i3 is 359 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.
The BMW i3 is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.