On a 100 km mixed trip, the BYD Dolphin Boost 150kW and BMW i3 have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
What each kilometre costs, depending on your driving profile and how you charge. Annual projection and cumulative savings over 10 years.
432 €per year
14,4 kWh/100 km weighted · 2.88 € per 100 km · 2 157 kWh per year
| Profile | Split | AA · Dolphin | BB · i3 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City70 / 25 / 5 | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 412 € | 348 € | 64 € · i3 |
| Mixed30 / 50 / 20 | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 432 € | 409 € | 23 € · i3 |
| Long-distance10 / 40 / 50 | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 450 € | 484 € | 34 € · Dolphin |
Cumulative saving for the i3
Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the BYD Dolphin Boost 150kW and BMW i3 have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
BYD Dolphin Boost 150kW offers more range: 427 km vs 359 km for BMW i3 (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The BMW i3 is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.