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Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD vs MG4 Long Range RWD: which is cheaper to run?

What each kilometre costs, depending on your driving profile and how you charge. Annual projection and cumulative savings over 10 years.

saloon · 2018 vs 2023 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Home 0.20 €/kWh · Methodology
Annual mileage
15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
Driving mix

30 % City · 50 % Road · 20 % Motorway

Charging type

Result · yearly energy cost

ATesla Model 3 Long Range RWD

469 €per year

15,6 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.13 € per 100 km · 2 345 kWh per year

Gap30 € per yearin favour of the Model 3 Long Range RWD (−6 %)≈ 14 L petrol 95
BMG4 Long Range RWD

499 €per year

16,6 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.33 € per 100 km · 2 496 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · Model 3BB · 4Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway472 €425 €47 € · 4
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway469 €499 €30 € · Model 3
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway486 €591 €104 € · Model 3

Cumulative saving for the Model 3 Long Range RWD

1 year
30 €
3 years
91 €
5 years
151 €
10 years
302 €

Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
14.7 kWh/100 km · 16.0 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Fully electric
Power
258 ch · 245 ch
Kerb weight
1,730 kg · 1,715 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD and MG4 Long Range RWD 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 RWD offers more range: 600 km vs 435 km for MG4 Long Range RWD (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.

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.

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