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BMW i4 M50 xDrive G26 vs Xpeng G9: 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 2024 · 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

Gap16 € per yearin favour of the i4 M50 xDrive (−2 %)≈ 7 L petrol 95
BXpeng G9

631 €per year

21,0 kWh/100 km weighted · 4.20 € per 100 km · 3 151 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · i4BB · G9Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway523 €537 €Nearly level
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway615 €631 €Nearly level
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway727 €746 €Nearly level

Cumulative saving for the i4 M50 xDrive

1 year
16 €
3 years
47 €
5 years
78 €
10 years
156 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
19.7 kWh/100 km · 20.2 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Fully electric
Power
544 ch · 543 ch
Kerb weight
2,215 kg · 2,355 kg

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Frequently asked questions

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.