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Home›Consumption›Tesla Model 3 vs BMW 530i

Consumption comparison

Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD vs BMW 530i G30: how much do I save per year?

Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.

TeslaBEVMost economical

Model 3 Long Range RWD

74 kWh · 2018

14,7 kWh/100km

VS
BMWPetrol

530i G30

68 L · 2018

6,3 L/100km

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO

Annual mileage

15 000 km/an

5 000 km50 000 km

Simulated driving mix

Drag anywhere on the bar to adjust

Charging type

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

Typical annual usage : Mix 30% city / 50% road / 20% motorway · charging home (0,21 €/kWh)

TeslaBEVMost economical

Model 3 Long Range RWD

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

492€

3,28 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 247 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
15,6 kWh/100km
Energy rate
0,21 €/kWh · home
Energy used
2345,1 kWh per year
BMWPetrol

530i G30

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

1 979€

13,19 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 995 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
6,6 L/100km
Fuel price
1,99 €/L
Fuel used
994,5 L per year
Annual gap Model 3 Long Range RWD vs 530i+1 487 €/an≈ 747 L petrol 95

Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD costs 1 487 €/an less in energy than BMW 530i G30, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.

≈ 747 L of petrol 95 saved per year

By charging mix:
  • Home+1 487 €/an
  • AC station+1 276 €/an
  • Fast DC+924 €/an

Your savings over the ownership period

Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.

Annual mileage

15 000 km/an

1 year

1 487 €

≈ 747 L petrol 95

3 years

4 460 €

≈ 2241 L petrol 95

5 years

7 433 €

≈ 3735 L petrol 95

10 years

14 866 €

≈ 7470 L petrol 95

Cumulative savings for Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD versus BMW 530i G30. Excluding purchase, insurance, maintenance and depreciation.

Annual cost breakdown by charging mix

Projection over 15 000 km/year, by proportion of each charging type.

Tesla

Model 3 Long Range RWD

Charging mixkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh15 000 km2 205 kWh0,033 €/km492 €
100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh15 000 km2 205 kWh0,047 €/km704 €
100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh15 000 km2 205 kWh0,070 €/km1 055 €
Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC15 000 km2 205 kWh0,037 €/km552 €
Annual total (typical mix)552 €
BMW

530i G30

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel1,99 €/L15 000 km0,132 €/km1 979 €

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD is about 75% cheaper than the BMW 530i with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD is 600 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.