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Model 3 Performance
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
515€
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
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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
3,43 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 253 L of petrol 95 per year
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
11,47 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 846 L of petrol 95 per year
Tesla Model 3 Performance costs 1 206 €/an less in energy than Mercedes CLA 180 Limousine, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 593 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
1 206 €
≈ 593 L petrol 95
3 years
3 617 €
≈ 1779 L petrol 95
5 years
6 029 €
≈ 2965 L petrol 95
10 years
12 057 €
≈ 5931 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for Tesla Model 3 Performance versus Mercedes CLA 180 Limousine. 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 € | ||
| Fuel | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel2,03 €/L | 15 000 km | 0,115 €/km | 1 721 € |
On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model 3 Performance is about 70% cheaper than the Mercedes CLA 180 Limousine with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
The declared range of the Tesla Model 3 Performance is 530 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.