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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
4,41 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 333 L of petrol 95 per year
BMW i4 M50 xDrive G26 costs 16 €/an less in energy than Xpeng G9, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 8 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
16 €
≈ 8 L petrol 95
3 years
49 €
≈ 25 L petrol 95
5 years
82 €
≈ 41 L petrol 95
10 years
164 €
≈ 82 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for BMW i4 M50 xDrive G26 versus Xpeng G9. 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 030 kWh | 0,044 €/km | 662 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km3 030 kWh | 0,063 €/km | 945 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km3 030 kWh | 0,095 €/km | 1 418 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km3 030 kWh | 0,049 €/km | 742 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 742 € | ||
Same scenarios: energy cost of a Saloon petrol / Equivalent petrol vehicle (~7,0 L/100km).
| Scenario | i4 M50 xDrive G26 | Ref. Saloon petrol | G9 | Ref. Equivalent petrol vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily100 km · home | 4,30 € | 13,93 € | 4,41 € | 14,93 € |
| Weekend200 km · home | 8,60 € | 27,86 € | 8,82 € | 29,85 € |
| Holiday500 km · fast DC | 46,10 € | 69,65 € | 47,27 € | 74,63 € |
| Annual20,000 km · typical mix | 964,98 € | 2786,00 € | 989,48 € | 2985,00 € |
Based on petrol 95 1,99 €/L · cons. Saloon petrol 7,0 L/100km · cons. Equivalent petrol vehicle 7,5 L/100km. Excluding purchase, maintenance and depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW i4 M50 xDrive and Xpeng G9 have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
BMW i4 M50 xDrive offers more range: 510 km vs 490 km for Xpeng G9 (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.