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
6,35 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 478 L of petrol 95 per year
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
6,01 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 453 L of petrol 95 per year
Cupra Formentor VZ e-Hybrid costs 51 €/an less in energy than DS DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 26 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
51 €
≈ 26 L petrol 95
3 years
153 €
≈ 77 L petrol 95
5 years
255 €
≈ 128 L petrol 95
10 years
511 €
≈ 257 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for Cupra Formentor VZ e-Hybrid versus DS DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300. 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 730 kWh | 0,157 €/km | 2 351 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 730 kWh | 0,157 €/km | 2 351 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 730 kWh | 0,157 €/km | 2 351 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 730 kWh | 0,157 €/km | 2 351 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 2 351 € | ||
| Charging mix | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh | 15 000 km3 150 kWh | 0,120 €/km | 1 796 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km3 150 kWh | 0,120 €/km | 1 796 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km3 150 kWh | 0,120 €/km | 1 796 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km3 150 kWh | 0,120 €/km | 1 796 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 1 796 € | ||
Same scenarios: energy cost of a Equivalent petrol vehicle (~7,5 L/100km).
| Scenario | DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 | Ref. Equivalent petrol vehicle | Formentor VZ e-Hybrid | Ref. Equivalent petrol vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily100 km · home | 8,80 € | 14,93 € | 4,59 € | 14,93 € |
| Weekend200 km · home | 24,52 € | 29,85 € | 16,61 € | 29,85 € |
| Holiday500 km · fast DC | 71,69 € | 74,63 € | 52,67 € | 74,63 € |
| Annual20,000 km · typical mix | 3137,36 € | 2985,00 € | 2396,53 € | 2985,00 € |
Based on petrol 95 1,99 €/L · cons. Equivalent petrol vehicle 7,5 L/100km. Excluding purchase, maintenance and depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the DS DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 and Cupra Formentor VZ e-Hybrid have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
Cupra Formentor VZ e-Hybrid offers more range: 100 km vs 58 km for DS DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300. In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The Cupra Formentor VZ 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.
