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Tesla Model 3 Performance: real running cost

Annual running cost and consumption - customisable simulation.

saloon · 2024 · 15,000 km/an

Result

529 €
Annual cost
15,000 km/yr
Cost / 100 km
3.53 €
home rate
Savings vs ICE
−1,749 €/an
vs segment median
5-year cost
2,647 €
energy only

Your usage profile

Annual mileage

Driving mix

Charging rate

Summary

Running cost of the Tesla Model 3 Performance

Over 15 000 km/year, the Tesla Model 3 Performance costs 529 €/year in energy (3,53 €/100 km). Home charging accounts for all energy costs.

Methodology

Caralogy weights WLTP consumption by cycle according to your driving mix and applies selected rates. The result is closer to real-world consumption than the WLTP combined figure alone.

Savings vs petrol

Compared to a petrol equivalent, the vehicle saves approximately 1 749 €/year. This saving grows with mileage.

What if you changed profile?

What if you drove 25,000 km/year?

+353 €/yr

882 €/an

What if the rate rose to 0.35 €/kWh?

+397 €/yr

926 €/an

What if you drove 100% in town?

-18 €/yr

511 €/an

What if 80% of your km were on the motorway?

+37 €/yr

566 €/an

Comparison with a petrol equivalent

How much do you save versus an equivalent petrol vehicle?
MetricModel 3 PerformancePetrol median segment D
Annual cost529 €2 279 €
Cost / 100 km3,53 €15,19 €
5-year cost2 647 €11 393 €
5-year savings8 746 €

Cumulative cost over 5 years

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5

Against its rivals: annual cost

Compare with a rival

  • BMW i7 M70 xDrive vs Tesla Model 3 Performance running cost
    BEV · 659 ch · 101.7 kWh675 €/an · +146 € vs Model 3 Performance
  • Audi e-tron GT quattro vs Tesla Model 3 Performance running cost
    BEV · 577 ch · 97 kWh
  • Xpeng P7 vs Tesla Model 3 Performance running cost
    BEV · 424 ch · 75 kWh516 €/an · −13 € vs Model 3 Performance

Continue with the Tesla Model 3 Performance

The same car, from other angles.

  • Full spec sheet

    Full spec sheet of the Tesla Model 3 Performance: specs and real cost
    78.0 kWh · 547 km WLTP · 250 kW
  • Motorway

    Simulated motorway trip of the Tesla Model 3 Performance: stops and duration
    Paris → Lyon · 1 stop(s) · 4h19
  • Range

    Range of the Tesla Model 3 Performance by speed and weather
    402 km at 130 km/h · 547 km WLTP
  • Performance

    Performance of the Tesla Model 3 Performance: 0-100 and lap times
    0-100 in 3.0 s · 510 hp

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Tesla Model 3 Performance cost per year in energy?+
The Tesla Model 3 Performance costs approximately 529 €/year in energy over 15 000 km/year (Caralogy estimate).
What is the real consumption of the Tesla Model 3 Performance?+
For the Tesla Model 3 Performance: WLTP combined consumption 16,7 kWh/100 km · electric range 547 km · battery 78,0 kWh. WLTP consumption is a standardised cycle. Real consumption varies with driving mix, driving style and weather. Caralogy weights WLTP data by cycle.
How much does the Tesla Model 3 Performance cost per 100 km?+
The cost per 100 km of the Tesla Model 3 Performance is approximately 3,53 € at selected rates.
Is the Tesla Model 3 Performance economical to run?+
Running costs depend on annual mileage, energy rate and driving mix. Use the simulator above.