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 (0,21 €/kWh)
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
14,74 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 1 111 L of petrol 95 per year
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
3,50 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 264 L of petrol 95 per year
Renault Megane E-Tech Electric costs 1 685 €/an less in energy than DS DS4 E-Tense 300 4WD, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 847 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
1 685 €
≈ 847 L petrol 95
3 years
5 056 €
≈ 2541 L petrol 95
5 years
8 426 €
≈ 4234 L petrol 95
10 years
16 852 €
≈ 8469 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for Renault Megane E-Tech Electric 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 · 0,21 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 415 kWh | 0,147 €/km | 2 211 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 415 kWh | 0,147 €/km | 2 211 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 415 kWh | 0,147 €/km | 2 211 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 415 kWh | 0,147 €/km | 2 211 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 2 211 € | ||
| Charging mix | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 370 kWh | 0,035 €/km | 526 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 370 kWh | 0,050 €/km | 751 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 370 kWh | 0,075 €/km | 1 127 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 370 kWh | 0,039 €/km | 590 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 590 € | ||
Same scenarios: energy cost of a Compact petrol (~6,5 L/100km).
| Scenario | DS4 E-Tense 300 4WD | Megane E-Tech Electric | Petrol equiv. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily100 km · home | 7,93 € | 3,50 € | 12,94 € |
| Weekend200 km · home | 22,71 € | 7,01 € | 25,87 € |
| Holiday500 km · fast DC | 67,07 € | 37,55 € | 64,67 € |
| Annual20,000 km · typical mix | 2950,26 € | 786,10 € | 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 Renault Megane E-Tech Electric is about 55% cheaper than the DS DS4 E-Tense 300 4WD with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices — simulate for your profile.
Renault Megane E-Tech Electric offers more range: 470 km vs 60 km for DS DS4 E-Tense 300 4WD (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
For short trips, the Renault Megane E-Tech Electric is cheaper. But the balance shifts around 70 km per trip — motorway use favours the other powertrain. Simulate with your real mileage to find what's optimal for you.
