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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
4,91 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 370 L of petrol 95 per year
BMW i4 M50 xDrive G26 costs 91 €/an less in energy than Tesla Model S 85, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 46 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
91 €
≈ 46 L petrol 95
3 years
273 €
≈ 137 L petrol 95
5 years
455 €
≈ 229 L petrol 95
10 years
910 €
≈ 457 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for BMW i4 M50 xDrive G26 versus Tesla Model S 85. 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 km3 530 kWh | 0,049 €/km | 736 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km3 530 kWh | 0,070 €/km | 1 052 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km3 530 kWh | 0,105 €/km | 1 578 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km3 530 kWh | 0,055 €/km | 826 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 826 € | ||
Same scenarios: energy cost of a Saloon petrol / Executive petrol (~7,0 L/100km).
| Scenario | i4 M50 xDrive G26 | Ref. Saloon petrol | Model S 85 | Ref. Executive petrol |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily100 km · home | 4,30 € | 13,93 € | 4,91 € | 15,92 € |
| Weekend200 km · home | 8,60 € | 27,86 € | 9,82 € | 31,84 € |
| Holiday500 km · fast DC | 46,10 € | 69,65 € | 52,60 € | 79,60 € |
| Annual20,000 km · typical mix | 964,98 € | 2786,00 € | 1101,06 € | 3184,00 € |
Based on petrol 95 1,99 €/L · cons. Saloon petrol 7,0 L/100km · cons. Executive petrol 8,0 L/100km. Excluding purchase, maintenance and depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW i4 M50 xDrive is about 10% cheaper than the Tesla Model S 85 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 426 km for Tesla Model S 85 (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The BMW i4 M50 xDrive is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.