BMWBEV
i4 M50 xDrive G26
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
615€
4,10 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 302 L of petrol 95 per year
- Weighted consumption
- 20,5 kWh/100km
- Energy rate
- 0,20 €/kWh · home
- Energy used
- 3073,2 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
4,10 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 302 L of petrol 95 per year
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
3,05 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 225 L of petrol 95 per year
Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD costs 158 €/an less in energy than BMW i4 M50 xDrive G26, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 78 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
158 €
≈ 78 L petrol 95
3 years
473 €
≈ 233 L petrol 95
5 years
788 €
≈ 388 L petrol 95
10 years
1 576 €
≈ 775 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD versus BMW i4 M50 xDrive G26. 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 km2 955 kWh | 0,041 €/km | 615 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,40 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 955 kWh | 0,082 €/km | 1 229 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,60 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 955 kWh | 0,123 €/km | 1 844 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 955 kWh | 0,051 €/km | 769 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 769 € | ||
| Charging mix | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,20 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 205 kWh | 0,030 €/km | 457 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,40 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 205 kWh | 0,061 €/km | 914 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,60 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 205 kWh | 0,091 €/km | 1 371 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 205 kWh | 0,038 €/km | 572 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 572 € | ||
Same scenarios: energy cost of a Saloon petrol (~7,0 L/100km).
| Scenario | i4 M50 xDrive G26 | Model 3 Long Range AWD | Petrol equiv. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily100 km · home | 4,10 € | 3,05 € | 14,23 € |
| Weekend200 km · home | 8,20 € | 6,10 € | 28,46 € |
| Holiday500 km · fast DC | 61,46 € | 45,71 € | 71,16 € |
| Annual20,000 km · typical mix | 1024,73 € | 762,09 € | 2846,20 € |
Based on petrol 95 2,03 €/L · cons. Saloon petrol 7,0 L/100km. Excluding purchase, maintenance and depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD is about 25% cheaper than the BMW i4 M50 xDrive with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD offers more range: 629 km vs 510 km for BMW i4 M50 xDrive (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.