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i5 eDrive40 G60
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
581€
3,87 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 292 L of petrol 95 per year
- Weighted consumption
- 18,4 kWh/100km
- Energy rate
- 0,21 €/kWh · home
- Energy used
- 2767,5 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
3,87 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 292 L of petrol 95 per year
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
3,87 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 292 L of petrol 95 per year
Nearly identical cost for both vehicles over 15 000 km/year.
Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.
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Cumulative savings for BMW i5 eDrive40 G60 versus Volvo EX40 Single Motor. 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 700 kWh | 0,039 €/km | 581 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 700 kWh | 0,055 €/km | 830 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 700 kWh | 0,083 €/km | 1 245 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 700 kWh | 0,043 €/km | 652 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 652 € | ||
| Charging mix | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 790 kWh | 0,039 €/km | 581 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 790 kWh | 0,055 €/km | 830 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 790 kWh | 0,083 €/km | 1 245 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 790 kWh | 0,043 €/km | 652 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 652 € | ||
Same scenarios: energy cost of a Executive petrol / Equivalent petrol vehicle (~8,0 L/100km).
| Scenario | i5 eDrive40 G60 | Ref. Executive petrol | EX40 Single Motor | Ref. Equivalent petrol vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily100 km · home | 3,87 € | 15,92 € | 3,87 € | 14,93 € |
| Weekend200 km · home | 7,75 € | 31,84 € | 7,75 € | 29,85 € |
| Holiday500 km · fast DC | 41,51 € | 79,60 € | 41,51 € | 74,63 € |
| Annual20,000 km · typical mix | 869,00 € | 3184,00 € | 869,00 € | 2985,00 € |
Based on petrol 95 1,99 €/L · cons. Executive petrol 8,0 L/100km · cons. Equivalent petrol vehicle 7,5 L/100km. Excluding purchase, maintenance and depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW i5 eDrive40 and Volvo EX40 Single Motor have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
BMW i5 eDrive40 offers more range: 512 km vs 370 km for Volvo EX40 Single Motor (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The Volvo EX40 Single Motor is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.