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Tesla Model 3 Performance vs Volvo V60 T8 AWD Recharge: 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 · 2019 vs 2022 · 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 Performance

515 €per year

17,2 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.43 € per 100 km · 2 574 kWh per year

Gap443 € per yearin favour of the V60 T8 AWD Recharge (−86 %)≈ 204 L petrol 95
BVolvo V60 T8 AWD Recharge

72 €per year

2,4 kWh/100 km weighted · 0.48 € per 100 km · 359 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · Model 3BB · V60Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway500 €61 €439 € · V60
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway515 €72 €443 € · V60
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway542 €85 €458 € · V60

Cumulative saving for the V60 T8 AWD Recharge

1 year
443 €
3 years
1,330 €
5 years
2,216 €
10 years
4,433 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
16.6 kWh/100 km · 2.3 L/100 km
Power
450 ch · 392 ch
Kerb weight
1,836 kg · 2,020 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Volvo V60 T8 AWD Recharge is about 85% cheaper than the Tesla Model 3 Performance 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 Volvo V60 T8 AWD Recharge 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
· V60