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 (0,20 €/kWh)
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
4,57 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 337 L of petrol 95 per year
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
3,34 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 246 L of petrol 95 per year
Renault Megane E-Tech Electric costs 184 €/an less in energy than SEAT Leon e-Hybrid 245 6DSG, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 90 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
184 €
≈ 90 L petrol 95
3 years
552 €
≈ 271 L petrol 95
5 years
920 €
≈ 452 L petrol 95
10 years
1 840 €
≈ 905 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for Renault Megane E-Tech Electric versus SEAT Leon e-Hybrid 245 6DSG. 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 · 0,20 €/kWh | 15 000 km1 860 kWh | 0,122 €/km | 1 836 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,40 €/kWh | 15 000 km1 860 kWh | 0,122 €/km | 1 836 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,60 €/kWh | 15 000 km1 860 kWh | 0,122 €/km | 1 836 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km1 860 kWh | 0,122 €/km | 1 836 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 1 836 € | ||
| Charging mix | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,20 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 370 kWh | 0,033 €/km | 501 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,40 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 370 kWh | 0,067 €/km | 1 001 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,60 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 370 kWh | 0,100 €/km | 1 502 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 370 kWh | 0,042 €/km | 626 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 626 € | ||
Same scenarios: energy cost of a Compact petrol (~6,5 L/100km).
| Scenario | Leon e-Hybrid 245 6DSG | Megane E-Tech Electric | Petrol equiv. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily100 km · home | 6,40 € | 3,34 € | 13,21 € |
| Weekend200 km · home | 18,68 € | 6,68 € | 26,43 € |
| Holiday500 km · fast DC | 55,51 € | 50,07 € | 66,07 € |
| Annual20,000 km · typical mix | 2450,02 € | 834,77 € | 2642,90 € |
Based on petrol 95 2,03 €/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 is about 25% cheaper than the SEAT Leon e-Hybrid 245 6DSG with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
Renault Megane E-Tech Electric offers more range: 470 km vs 60 km for SEAT Leon e-Hybrid 245 6DSG (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The Renault Megane E-Tech Electric is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.
