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Model 3 Performance
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
578€
3,86 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 286 L of petrol 95 per year
- Weighted consumption
- 18,4 kWh/100km
- Energy rate
- 0,21 €/kWh · home
- Energy used
- 2753,8 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 (0,21 €/kWh)
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
3,86 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 286 L of petrol 95 per year
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
18,79 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 1 395 L of petrol 95 per year
Tesla Model 3 Performance costs 2 240 €/an less in energy than Mercedes S 450 4MATIC Limousine W223, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 1109 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
2 240 €
≈ 1109 L petrol 95
3 years
6 719 €
≈ 3326 L petrol 95
5 years
11 199 €
≈ 5544 L petrol 95
10 years
22 397 €
≈ 11088 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for Tesla Model 3 Performance versus Mercedes S 450 4MATIC Limousine W223. 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 · 0,21 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 780 kWh | 0,039 €/km | 578 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 780 kWh | 0,055 €/km | 826 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 780 kWh | 0,083 €/km | 1 239 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 780 kWh | 0,043 €/km | 649 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 649 € | ||
| Fuel | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel2,02 €/L | 15 000 km | 0,188 €/km | 2 818 € |
On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model 3 Performance is about 80% cheaper than the Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 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 507 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.