CupraBEV
Born VZ
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
505€
3,36 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 254 L of petrol 95 per year
- Weighted consumption
- 16,0 kWh/100km
- Energy rate
- 0,21 €/kWh · home
- Energy used
- 2402,4 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
3,36 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 254 L of petrol 95 per year
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
3,32 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 250 L of petrol 95 per year
Renault Megane E-Tech Electric 217 costs 7 €/an less in energy than Cupra Born VZ, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 3 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
7 €
≈ 3 L petrol 95
3 years
20 €
≈ 10 L petrol 95
5 years
33 €
≈ 16 L petrol 95
10 years
66 €
≈ 33 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for Renault Megane E-Tech Electric 217 versus Cupra Born VZ. 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 310 kWh | 0,034 €/km | 505 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 310 kWh | 0,048 €/km | 721 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 310 kWh | 0,072 €/km | 1 081 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 310 kWh | 0,038 €/km | 566 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 566 € | ||
| Charging mix | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 280 kWh | 0,033 €/km | 498 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 280 kWh | 0,047 €/km | 711 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 280 kWh | 0,071 €/km | 1 067 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 280 kWh | 0,037 €/km | 558 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 558 € | ||
Same scenarios: energy cost of a Compact petrol (~6,5 L/100km).
| Scenario | Born VZ | Megane E-Tech Electric 217 | Petrol equiv. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily100 km · home | 3,36 € | 3,32 € | 12,94 € |
| Weekend200 km · home | 6,73 € | 6,64 € | 25,87 € |
| Holiday500 km · fast DC | 36,04 € | 35,57 € | 64,67 € |
| Annual20,000 km · typical mix | 754,35 € | 744,56 € | 2587,00 € |
Based on petrol 95 1,99 €/L · cons. Compact petrol 6,5 L/100km. Excluding purchase, maintenance and depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the Cupra Born VZ and Renault Megane E-Tech Electric 217 have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
Cupra Born VZ offers more range: 560 km vs 470 km for Renault Megane E-Tech Electric 217 (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The Renault Megane E-Tech Electric 217 is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.