On a 100 km mixed trip, the DS9 E-Tense 250 and BMW 225xe have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
What each kilometre costs, depending on your driving profile, how you charge and the share of the trip driven on electricity or fuel.
| Profile | Split | AA · 9 | BB · 225xe | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City70 / 25 / 5 | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 1,025 € | 970 € | 56 € · 225xe |
| Mixed30 / 50 / 20 | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 1,025 € | 970 € | 56 € · 225xe |
| Long-distance10 / 40 / 50 | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 1,025 € | 970 € | 56 € · 225xe |
Cumulative saving for the 225xe
Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the DS9 E-Tense 250 and BMW 225xe have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
DS9 E-Tense 250 offers more range: 55 km vs 52 km for BMW 225xe. In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The BMW 225xe is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.