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Cupra Born VZ vs BMW i4 eDrive35 G26: 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.

compact · 2022 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

ACupra Born VZ

481 €per year

16,0 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.20 € per 100 km · 2 402 kWh per year

Gap100 € per yearin favour of the Born VZ (−17 %)≈ 46 L petrol 95
BBMW i4 eDrive35 G26

581 €per year

19,3 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.87 € per 100 km · 2 902 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · BornBB · i4Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway409 €494 €85 € · Born
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway481 €581 €100 € · Born
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway569 €687 €118 € · Born

Cumulative saving for the Born VZ

1 year
100 €
3 years
300 €
5 years
499 €
10 years
999 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
15.4 kWh/100 km · 18.6 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Fully electric
Power
308 ch · 286 ch
Kerb weight
1,748 kg · 2,000 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Cupra Born VZ is about 15% cheaper than the BMW i4 eDrive35 with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

Cupra Born VZ offers more range: 560 km vs 406 km for BMW i4 eDrive35 (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.

The Cupra Born VZ is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.