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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
3,69 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 272 L of petrol 95 per year
Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD costs 85 €/an less in energy than Volvo EX40 Single Motor, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 42 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
85 €
≈ 42 L petrol 95
3 years
254 €
≈ 125 L petrol 95
5 years
423 €
≈ 208 L petrol 95
10 years
845 €
≈ 416 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD versus Volvo EX40 Single Motor. 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 790 kWh | 0,037 €/km | 554 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,40 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 790 kWh | 0,074 €/km | 1 107 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,60 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 790 kWh | 0,111 €/km | 1 661 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 790 kWh | 0,046 €/km | 692 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 692 € | ||
Same scenarios: energy cost of a Saloon petrol / Equivalent petrol vehicle (~7,0 L/100km).
| Scenario | Model 3 Long Range RWD | Ref. Saloon petrol | EX40 Single Motor | Ref. Equivalent petrol vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily100 km · home | 3,13 € | 14,23 € | 3,69 € | 15,25 € |
| Weekend200 km · home | 6,26 € | 28,46 € | 7,38 € | 30,49 € |
| Holiday500 km · fast DC | 46,90 € | 71,16 € | 55,35 € | 76,24 € |
| Annual20,000 km · typical mix | 781,95 € | 2846,20 € | 922,80 € | 3049,50 € |
Based on petrol 95 2,03 €/L · cons. Saloon petrol 7,0 L/100km · cons. Equivalent petrol vehicle 7,5 L/100km. Excluding purchase, maintenance and depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD is about 15% cheaper than the Volvo EX40 Single Motor with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD offers more range: 600 km vs 370 km for Volvo EX40 Single Motor (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.