RenaultBEV
Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
552€
3,68 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 277 L of petrol 95 per year
- Weighted consumption
- 17,5 kWh/100km
- Energy rate
- 0,21 €/kWh · home
- Energy used
- 2626,5 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
3,68 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 277 L of petrol 95 per year
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
2,87 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 217 L of petrol 95 per year
BYD Dolphin Active 70kW costs 120 €/an less in energy than Renault Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 60 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
120 €
≈ 60 L petrol 95
3 years
361 €
≈ 181 L petrol 95
5 years
602 €
≈ 302 L petrol 95
10 years
1 203 €
≈ 605 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for BYD Dolphin Active 70kW versus Renault Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50. 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 655 kWh | 0,037 €/km | 552 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 655 kWh | 0,053 €/km | 788 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 655 kWh | 0,079 €/km | 1 182 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 655 kWh | 0,041 €/km | 619 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 619 € | ||
| Charging mix | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 070 kWh | 0,029 €/km | 431 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 070 kWh | 0,041 €/km | 616 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 070 kWh | 0,062 €/km | 924 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 070 kWh | 0,032 €/km | 484 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 484 € | ||
Same scenarios: energy cost of a City car petrol (~5,8 L/100km).
| Scenario | Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 | Dolphin Active 70kW | Petrol equiv. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily100 km · home | 3,68 € | 2,87 € | 11,54 € |
| Weekend200 km · home | 7,35 € | 5,75 € | 23,08 € |
| Holiday500 km · fast DC | 39,40 € | 30,80 € | 57,71 € |
| Annual20,000 km · typical mix | 824,72 € | 644,80 € | 2308,40 € |
Based on petrol 95 1,99 €/L · cons. City car petrol 5,8 L/100km. Excluding purchase, maintenance and depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the BYD Dolphin Active 70kW is about 20% cheaper than the Renault Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices — simulate for your profile.
Renault Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 offers more range: 395 km vs 340 km for BYD Dolphin Active 70kW (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The BYD Dolphin Active 70kW is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.