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Model 3 Long Range RWD
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
469€
3,13 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 231 L of petrol 95 per year
- Weighted consumption
- 15,6 kWh/100km
- Energy rate
- 0,20 €/kWh · home
- Energy used
- 2345,1 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 (0,20 €/kWh)
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
3,13 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 231 L of petrol 95 per year
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
3,20 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 236 L of petrol 95 per year
Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD costs 11 €/an less in energy than Volkswagen ID.3 Pro, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 6 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
11 €
≈ 6 L petrol 95
3 years
34 €
≈ 17 L petrol 95
5 years
57 €
≈ 28 L petrol 95
10 years
115 €
≈ 56 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD versus Volkswagen ID.3 Pro. 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 km2 205 kWh | 0,031 €/km | 469 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,40 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 205 kWh | 0,063 €/km | 938 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,60 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 205 kWh | 0,094 €/km | 1 407 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 205 kWh | 0,039 €/km | 586 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 586 € | ||
| Charging mix | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,20 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 310 kWh | 0,032 €/km | 481 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,40 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 310 kWh | 0,064 €/km | 961 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,60 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 310 kWh | 0,096 €/km | 1 441 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 310 kWh | 0,040 €/km | 601 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 601 € | ||
Same scenarios: energy cost of a Saloon petrol / Compact petrol (~7,0 L/100km).
| Scenario | Model 3 Long Range RWD | Ref. Saloon petrol | ID.3 Pro | Ref. Compact petrol |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily100 km · home | 3,13 € | 14,23 € | 3,20 € | 13,21 € |
| Weekend200 km · home | 6,26 € | 28,46 € | 6,41 € | 26,43 € |
| Holiday500 km · fast DC | 46,90 € | 71,16 € | 48,05 € | 66,07 € |
| Annual20,000 km · typical mix | 781,95 € | 2846,20 € | 801,06 € | 2642,90 € |
Based on petrol 95 2,03 €/L · cons. Saloon petrol 7,0 L/100km · cons. Compact petrol 6,5 L/100km. Excluding purchase, maintenance and depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD and Volkswagen ID.3 Pro 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 426 km for Volkswagen ID.3 Pro (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.