Model 3 Performance
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
3,43 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 253 L of petrol 95 per year
- Weighted consumption
- 17,2 kWh/100km
- Energy rate
- 0,20 €/kWh · home
- Energy used
- 2574,2 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
Drag anywhere on the bar to adjust
Charging type
Typical annual usage : Mix 30% city / 50% road / 20% motorway · charging home (0,20 €/kWh)
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
3,43 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 253 L of petrol 95 per year
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
2,98 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 220 L of petrol 95 per year
Audi A6 Avant e-tron costs 69 €/an less in energy than Tesla Model 3 Performance, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 34 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
69 €
≈ 34 L petrol 95
3 years
206 €
≈ 101 L petrol 95
5 years
344 €
≈ 169 L petrol 95
10 years
687 €
≈ 338 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for Audi A6 Avant e-tron versus Tesla Model 3 Performance. 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 490 kWh | 0,034 €/km | 515 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,40 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 490 kWh | 0,069 €/km | 1 030 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,60 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 490 kWh | 0,103 €/km | 1 544 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 490 kWh | 0,043 €/km | 644 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 644 € | ||
| Charging mix | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,20 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 145 kWh | 0,030 €/km | 446 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,40 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 145 kWh | 0,059 €/km | 892 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,60 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 145 kWh | 0,089 €/km | 1 338 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 145 kWh | 0,037 €/km | 558 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 558 € | ||
Same scenarios: energy cost of a Saloon petrol / Executive petrol (~7,0 L/100km).
| Scenario | Model 3 Performance | Ref. Saloon petrol | A6 Avant e-tron | Ref. Executive petrol |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily100 km · home | 3,43 € | 14,23 € | 2,98 € | 16,26 € |
| Weekend200 km · home | 6,87 € | 28,46 € | 5,95 € | 32,53 € |
| Holiday500 km · fast DC | 51,48 € | 71,16 € | 44,62 € | 81,32 € |
| Annual20,000 km · typical mix | 858,32 € | 2846,20 € | 743,84 € | 3252,80 € |
Based on petrol 95 2,03 €/L · cons. Saloon petrol 7,0 L/100km · cons. Executive petrol 8,0 L/100km. Excluding purchase, maintenance and depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron is about 15% cheaper than the Tesla Model 3 Performance with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
Tesla Model 3 Performance offers more range: 530 km vs 520 km for Audi A6 Avant e-tron (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.