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BMW i4 M50 xDrive G26 vs Tesla Model Y Juniper Long Range AWD: which is cheaper to run?

What each kilometre costs, depending on your driving profile and how you charge. Annual projection and cumulative savings over 10 years.

saloon · 2024 vs 2025 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Home 0.20 €/kWh · Methodology
Annual mileage
15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
Driving mix

30 % City · 50 % Road · 20 % Motorway

Charging type

Result · yearly energy cost

ABMW i4 M50 xDrive G26

615 €per year

20,5 kWh/100 km weighted · 4.10 € per 100 km · 3 073 kWh per year

Gap148 € per yearin favour of the Model Y Juniper Long Range AWD (−24 %)≈ 68 L petrol 95
BTesla Model Y Juniper Long Range AWD

467 €per year

15,6 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.11 € per 100 km · 2 333 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · i4BB · ModelGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway523 €468 €56 € · Model
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway615 €467 €148 € · Model
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway727 €482 €245 € · Model

Cumulative saving for the Model Y Juniper Long Range AWD

1 year
148 €
3 years
444 €
5 years
740 €
10 years
1,481 €

Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
19.7 kWh/100 km · 14.8 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Fully electric
Power
544 ch · 383 ch
Kerb weight
2,215 kg · 1,936 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model Y Juniper 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 Y Juniper Long Range AWD offers more range: 611 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 Y Juniper 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.

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