RenaultBEV
Megane E-Tech Electric
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
526€
3,50 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 264 L of petrol 95 per year
- Weighted consumption
- 16,7 kWh/100km
- Energy rate
- 0,21 €/kWh · home
- Energy used
- 2503,5 kWh per year
Consumption comparison
Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.
Annual mileage
15 000 km/an
Simulated driving mix
Drag anywhere on the bar to adjust
Charging type
Typical annual usage : Mix 30% city / 50% road / 20% motorway · charging home (0,21 €/kWh)
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
3,50 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 264 L of petrol 95 per year
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
3,45 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 260 L of petrol 95 per year
Cupra Born costs 8 €/an less in energy than Renault Megane E-Tech Electric, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 4 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
8 €
≈ 4 L petrol 95
3 years
24 €
≈ 12 L petrol 95
5 years
41 €
≈ 20 L petrol 95
10 years
81 €
≈ 41 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for Cupra Born versus Renault Megane E-Tech Electric. 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 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 € | ||
| Charging mix | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 370 kWh | 0,035 €/km | 518 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 370 kWh | 0,049 €/km | 739 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 370 kWh | 0,074 €/km | 1 109 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 370 kWh | 0,039 €/km | 580 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 580 € | ||
Same scenarios: energy cost of a Compact petrol (~6,5 L/100km).
| Scenario | Megane E-Tech Electric | Born | Petrol equiv. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily100 km · home | 3,50 € | 3,45 € | 12,94 € |
| Weekend200 km · home | 7,01 € | 6,90 € | 25,87 € |
| Holiday500 km · fast DC | 37,55 € | 36,97 € | 64,67 € |
| Annual20,000 km · typical mix | 786,10 € | 773,95 € | 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 and Cupra Born have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
Renault Megane E-Tech Electric offers more range: 470 km vs 420 km for Cupra Born (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The Cupra Born is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.