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Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD vs Volkswagen ID.3 Pro: 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 2021 · 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

Gap11 € per yearin favour of the Model 3 Long Range RWD (−2 %)≈ 5 L petrol 95
BVolkswagen ID.3 Pro

481 €per year

16,0 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.20 € per 100 km · 2 402 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · Model 3BB · ID.3Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway472 €409 €63 € · ID.3
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway469 €481 €Nearly level
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway486 €569 €82 € · Model 3

Cumulative saving for the Model 3 Long Range RWD

1 year
11 €
3 years
34 €
5 years
57 €
10 years
115 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
14.7 kWh/100 km · 15.4 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Fully electric
Power
258 ch · 204 ch
Kerb weight
1,730 kg · 1,800 kg

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Frequently asked questions

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.

Model 3
· ID.3