BMWBEV
i4 M50 xDrive G26
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
645€
4,30 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 324 L of petrol 95 per year
- Weighted consumption
- 20,5 kWh/100km
- Energy rate
- 0,21 €/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 (0,21 €/kWh)
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
4,30 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 324 L of petrol 95 per year
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
3,10 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 234 L of petrol 95 per year
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus costs 180 €/an less in energy than BMW i4 M50 xDrive G26, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 91 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
180 €
≈ 91 L petrol 95
3 years
541 €
≈ 272 L petrol 95
5 years
902 €
≈ 453 L petrol 95
10 years
1 804 €
≈ 907 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus 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 · 0,21 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 955 kWh | 0,043 €/km | 645 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 955 kWh | 0,061 €/km | 922 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 955 kWh | 0,092 €/km | 1 383 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 955 kWh | 0,048 €/km | 724 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 724 € | ||
| Charging mix | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 228 kWh | 0,031 €/km | 465 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 228 kWh | 0,044 €/km | 664 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 228 kWh | 0,066 €/km | 996 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 228 kWh | 0,035 €/km | 521 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 521 € | ||
Same scenarios: energy cost of a Saloon petrol (~7,0 L/100km).
| Scenario | i4 M50 xDrive G26 | Model 3 Standard Range Plus | Petrol equiv. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily100 km · home | 4,30 € | 3,10 € | 13,93 € |
| Weekend200 km · home | 8,60 € | 6,20 € | 27,86 € |
| Holiday500 km · fast DC | 46,10 € | 33,21 € | 69,65 € |
| Annual20,000 km · typical mix | 964,98 € | 695,24 € | 2786,00 € |
Based on petrol 95 1,99 €/L · cons. Saloon petrol 7,0 L/100km. Excluding purchase, maintenance and depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus is about 30% cheaper than the BMW i4 M50 xDrive with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices — simulate for your profile.
BMW i4 M50 xDrive offers more range: 510 km vs 402 km for Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.