Consumption comparison
Plug-in hybrid vs electric: the cost depends on your usage profile. Select your scenario below.
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 (0,20 €/kWh)
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
5,75 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 424 L of petrol 95 per year
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
5,36 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 396 L of petrol 95 per year
Cupra Leon e-Hybrid costs 58 €/an less in energy than DS DS4 E-Tense 300 4WD, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 29 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
58 €
≈ 29 L petrol 95
3 years
175 €
≈ 86 L petrol 95
5 years
292 €
≈ 143 L petrol 95
10 years
583 €
≈ 287 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for Cupra Leon e-Hybrid versus DS DS4 E-Tense 300 4WD. 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 415 kWh | 0,151 €/km | 2 259 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,40 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 415 kWh | 0,151 €/km | 2 259 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,60 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 415 kWh | 0,151 €/km | 2 259 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 415 kWh | 0,151 €/km | 2 259 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 2 259 € | ||
| Charging mix | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,20 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 235 kWh | 0,141 €/km | 2 118 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,40 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 235 kWh | 0,141 €/km | 2 118 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,60 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 235 kWh | 0,141 €/km | 2 118 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 235 kWh | 0,141 €/km | 2 118 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 2 118 € | ||
Same scenarios: energy cost of a Compact petrol (~6,5 L/100km).
| Scenario | DS4 E-Tense 300 4WD | Leon e-Hybrid | Petrol equiv. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily100 km · home | 7,96 € | 6,75 € | 13,21 € |
| Weekend200 km · home | 23,06 € | 20,92 € | 26,43 € |
| Holiday500 km · fast DC | 68,38 € | 63,43 € | 66,07 € |
| Annual20,000 km · typical mix | 3013,87 € | 2826,65 € | 2642,90 € |
Based on petrol 95 2,03 €/L · cons. Compact petrol 6,5 L/100km. Excluding purchase, maintenance and depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the DS DS4 E-Tense 300 4WD and Cupra Leon e-Hybrid have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
Cupra Leon e-Hybrid offers more range: 67 km vs 60 km for DS DS4 E-Tense 300 4WD. In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The Cupra Leon e-Hybrid is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.
