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Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD vs Volvo EX40 Single Motor: 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 2024 · 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

Gap85 € per yearin favour of the Model 3 Long Range RWD (−15 %)≈ 39 L petrol 95
BVolvo EX40 Single Motor

554 €per year

18,4 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.69 € per 100 km · 2 768 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · Model 3BB · EX40Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway472 €529 €57 € · Model 3
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway469 €554 €85 € · Model 3
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway486 €576 €90 € · Model 3

Cumulative saving for the Model 3 Long Range RWD

1 year
85 €
3 years
254 €
5 years
423 €
10 years
845 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
14.7 kWh/100 km · 18.6 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Fully electric
Power
258 ch · 231 ch
Kerb weight
1,730 kg · 2,040 kg

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Frequently asked questions

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.

Specs
Model 3
· EX40