BYDBEV
Seal 390 AWD
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
536€
3,57 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 264 L of petrol 95 per year
- Weighted consumption
- 17,9 kWh/100km
- Energy rate
- 0,20 €/kWh · home
- Energy used
- 2679,0 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
Drag anywhere on the bar to adjust
Charging type
Typical annual usage : Mix 30% city / 50% road / 20% motorway · charging home (0,20 €/kWh)
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
3,57 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 264 L of petrol 95 per year
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
3,43 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 253 L of petrol 95 per year
MG MG4 Trophy AWD costs 21 €/an less in energy than BYD Seal 390 AWD, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 10 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
21 €
≈ 10 L petrol 95
3 years
63 €
≈ 31 L petrol 95
5 years
105 €
≈ 52 L petrol 95
10 years
210 €
≈ 103 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for MG MG4 Trophy AWD versus BYD Seal 390 AWD. 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 · 0,20 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 700 kWh | 0,036 €/km | 536 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,40 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 700 kWh | 0,071 €/km | 1 072 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,60 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 700 kWh | 0,107 €/km | 1 607 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 700 kWh | 0,045 €/km | 670 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 670 € | ||
| Charging mix | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,20 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 475 kWh | 0,034 €/km | 515 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,40 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 475 kWh | 0,069 €/km | 1 030 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,60 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 475 kWh | 0,103 €/km | 1 544 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 475 kWh | 0,043 €/km | 644 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 644 € | ||
Same scenarios: energy cost of a Saloon petrol / Compact petrol (~7,0 L/100km).
| Scenario | Seal 390 AWD | Ref. Saloon petrol | MG4 Trophy AWD | Ref. Compact petrol |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily100 km · home | 3,57 € | 14,23 € | 3,43 € | 13,21 € |
| Weekend200 km · home | 7,15 € | 28,46 € | 6,87 € | 26,43 € |
| Holiday500 km · fast DC | 53,58 € | 71,16 € | 51,48 € | 66,07 € |
| Annual20,000 km · typical mix | 893,29 € | 2846,20 € | 858,27 € | 2642,90 € |
Based on petrol 95 2,03 €/L · cons. Saloon petrol 7,0 L/100km · cons. Compact petrol 6,5 L/100km. Excluding purchase, maintenance and depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the BYD Seal 390 AWD and MG MG4 Trophy AWD have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
BYD Seal 390 AWD offers more range: 460 km vs 385 km for MG MG4 Trophy AWD (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The MG MG4 Trophy AWD is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.