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Model 3 Long Range AWD
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
480€
3,20 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 241 L of petrol 95 per year
- Weighted consumption
- 15,2 kWh/100km
- Energy rate
- 0,21 €/kWh · home
- Energy used
- 2285,6 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
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Charging type
Typical annual usage : Mix 30% city / 50% road / 20% motorway · charging home (0,21 €/kWh)
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
3,20 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 241 L of petrol 95 per year
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
3,33 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 251 L of petrol 95 per year
Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD costs 20 €/an less in energy than BYD Seal 313 2WD, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 10 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
20 €
≈ 10 L petrol 95
3 years
60 €
≈ 30 L petrol 95
5 years
100 €
≈ 50 L petrol 95
10 years
199 €
≈ 100 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD versus BYD Seal 313 2WD. 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 205 kWh | 0,032 €/km | 480 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 205 kWh | 0,046 €/km | 686 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 205 kWh | 0,069 €/km | 1 028 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 205 kWh | 0,036 €/km | 538 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 538 € | ||
| Charging mix | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 400 kWh | 0,033 €/km | 500 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 400 kWh | 0,048 €/km | 714 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 400 kWh | 0,071 €/km | 1 071 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 400 kWh | 0,037 €/km | 561 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 561 € | ||
Same scenarios: energy cost of a Saloon petrol (~7,0 L/100km).
| Scenario | Model 3 Long Range AWD | Seal 313 2WD | Petrol equiv. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily100 km · home | 3,20 € | 3,33 € | 13,93 € |
| Weekend200 km · home | 6,40 € | 6,67 € | 27,86 € |
| Holiday500 km · fast DC | 34,28 € | 35,71 € | 69,65 € |
| Annual20,000 km · typical mix | 717,66 € | 747,48 € | 2786,00 € |
Based on petrol 95 1,99 €/L · cons. Saloon petrol 7,0 L/100km. Excluding purchase, maintenance and depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD and BYD Seal 313 2WD have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD offers more range: 629 km vs 510 km for BYD Seal 313 2WD (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.