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Model X Plaid
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
659€
4,40 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 331 L of petrol 95 per year
- Weighted consumption
- 20,9 kWh/100km
- Energy rate
- 0,21 €/kWh · home
- Energy used
- 3140,1 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
4,40 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 331 L of petrol 95 per year
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
4,65 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 351 L of petrol 95 per year
Tesla Model X Plaid costs 38 €/an less in energy than BMW iX xDrive40, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 19 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
38 €
≈ 19 L petrol 95
3 years
115 €
≈ 58 L petrol 95
5 years
192 €
≈ 96 L petrol 95
10 years
384 €
≈ 193 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for Tesla Model X Plaid versus BMW iX xDrive40. 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 km3 120 kWh | 0,044 €/km | 659 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km3 120 kWh | 0,063 €/km | 942 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km3 120 kWh | 0,094 €/km | 1 413 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km3 120 kWh | 0,049 €/km | 739 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 739 € | ||
| Charging mix | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh | 15 000 km3 195 kWh | 0,047 €/km | 698 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km3 195 kWh | 0,066 €/km | 997 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km3 195 kWh | 0,100 €/km | 1 495 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km3 195 kWh | 0,052 €/km | 783 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 783 € | ||
Same scenarios: energy cost of a Equivalent petrol vehicle (~7,5 L/100km).
| Scenario | Model X Plaid | iX xDrive40 | Petrol equiv. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily100 km · home | 4,40 € | 4,65 € | 14,93 € |
| Weekend200 km · home | 8,79 € | 9,30 € | 29,85 € |
| Holiday500 km · fast DC | 47,10 € | 49,84 € | 74,63 € |
| Annual20,000 km · typical mix | 985,99 € | 1043,36 € | 2985,00 € |
Based on petrol 95 1,99 €/L · cons. Equivalent petrol vehicle 7,5 L/100km. Excluding purchase, maintenance and depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model X Plaid and BMW iX xDrive40 have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
Tesla Model X Plaid offers more range: 543 km vs 425 km for BMW iX xDrive40 (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The Tesla Model X Plaid is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.