On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW i3 is about 20% cheaper than the Renault Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.
526 €per year
17,5 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.50 € per 100 km · 2 626 kWh per year
| Profile | Split | i3 | Zoe | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 348 € | 479 € | 131 € · i3 |
| Mixed | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 409 € | 526 € | 117 € · i3 |
| Long-distance | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 484 € | 570 € | 86 € · i3 |
Cumulative saving for the i3
Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW i3 is about 20% cheaper than the Renault Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
Renault Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 offers more range: 395 km vs 359 km for BMW i3 (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
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.