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DS DS9 E-Tense 250 vs BMW 520e G30: how much do I save per year? Plug-in hybrid vs electric: the cost depends on your usage profile. Select your scenario below.
MotorwayRange & charging Performance0-100, top speed ConsumptionAnnual TCO Low mileage 8 000 km/year Average 15 000 km/year High mileage 25 000 km/year
5 000 km 50 000 km
Charging type
Home 0,21 €/kWh Public station 0,30 €/kWh Fast 0,45 €/kWh
Methodology
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km Typical annual usage : Mix 30% city / 50% road / 20% motorway · charging home (0,21 €/kWh)
DS PHEV Most economical
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
994 €
6,63 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 500 L of petrol 95 per year
Show details EV mode 11623.222748815166 km · 427,15 € Combustion mode 3376.7772511848348 km · 567,15 € Weighted EV cons. 17,4 kWh/100km Weighted combustion cons. 8,8 L/100km BMW PHEV
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
1 092 €
7,28 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 549 L of petrol 95 per year
Show details EV mode 11623.222748815166 km · 524,79 € Combustion mode 3376.7772511848348 km · 567,15 € Weighted EV cons. 22,4 kWh/100km Weighted combustion cons. 8,8 L/100km Annual gap DS9 E-Tense 250 vs 520e +98 €/an ≈ 49 L petrol 95
DS DS9 E-Tense 250 costs 98 €/an less in energy than BMW 520e G30 , over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 49 L of petrol 95 saved per year
By charging mix: Home +98 €/an AC station +98 €/an Fast DC +98 €/an Your savings over the ownership period Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.
5 000 15 000 20 000 30 000 50 000
1 year
98 €
≈ 49 L petrol 95
3 years
293 €
≈ 147 L petrol 95
5 years
488 €
≈ 245 L petrol 95
10 years
976 €
≈ 491 L petrol 95
Annual cost breakdown by charging mix 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 625 kWh 0,175 €/km 2 625 € 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh 15 000 km2 625 kWh 0,175 €/km 2 625 € 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh 15 000 km2 625 kWh 0,175 €/km 2 625 € Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC 15 000 km2 625 kWh 0,175 €/km 2 625 € Annual total (typical mix) 2 625 €
Charging mix km/year €/km Annual cost 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh 15 000 km3 225 kWh 0,175 €/km 2 626 € 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh 15 000 km3 225 kWh 0,175 €/km 2 626 € 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh 15 000 km3 225 kWh 0,175 €/km 2 626 € Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC 15 000 km3 225 kWh 0,175 €/km 2 626 € Annual total (typical mix) 2 626 €
Compared to a petrol equivalent Same scenarios: energy cost of a Executive petrol (~8,0 L/100km).
Scenario DS9 E-Tense 250 520e G30 Petrol equiv. Daily100 km · home 9,90 € 10,87 € 15,92 € Weekend200 km · home 27,45 € 28,42 € 31,84 € Holiday500 km · fast DC 80,11 € 81,07 € 79,60 € Annual20,000 km · typical mix 3502,63 € 3503,60 € 3184,00 €
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Frequently asked questions How much does a trip cost in a DS DS9 E-Tense 250 vs BMW 520e? On a 100 km mixed trip, the DS DS9 E-Tense 250 is about 10% cheaper than the BMW 520e with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices — simulate for your profile.
What is the range of the DS DS9 E-Tense 250 vs the BMW 520e? DS DS9 E-Tense 250 offers more range: 55 km vs 52 km for BMW 520e. In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
Is the DS DS9 E-Tense 250 or the BMW 520e better for running costs? The DS DS9 E-Tense 250 is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.