On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model 3 Performance and MG5 Standard Range FWD have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
Consumption comparison
Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.
521 €per year
17,3 kWh/100 km weighted · 3,47 € per 100 km · 2 602 kWh per year
Cheaper to runAnnual mileage
15 000 km/an
Simulated driving mix
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Charging type
| Profile | Split | Model 3 | 5 | Gap | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 511 € | 475 € | 36 € | 5 |
| Mixed | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 521 € | 559 € | 38 € | Model 3 |
| Long-distance | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 548 € | 661 € | 112 € | Model 3 |
On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model 3 Performance and MG5 Standard Range FWD have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
Tesla Model 3 Performance offers more range: 547 km vs 320 km for MG5 Standard Range FWD (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
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.