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Model 3 Performance
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
570€
3,80 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 286 L of petrol 95 per year
- Weighted consumption
- 18,1 kWh/100km
- Energy rate
- 0,21 €/kWh · home
- Energy used
- 2713,3 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
3,80 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 286 L of petrol 95 per year
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
4,06 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 306 L of petrol 95 per year
Tesla Model 3 Performance costs 40 €/an less in energy than BMW i4 eDrive35 G26, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 20 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
40 €
≈ 20 L petrol 95
3 years
119 €
≈ 60 L petrol 95
5 years
198 €
≈ 99 L petrol 95
10 years
395 €
≈ 199 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for Tesla Model 3 Performance versus BMW i4 eDrive35 G26. 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 732 kWh | 0,038 €/km | 570 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 732 kWh | 0,054 €/km | 814 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 732 kWh | 0,081 €/km | 1 221 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 732 kWh | 0,043 €/km | 639 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 639 € | ||
| Charging mix | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 790 kWh | 0,041 €/km | 609 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 790 kWh | 0,058 €/km | 870 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 790 kWh | 0,087 €/km | 1 306 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 790 kWh | 0,046 €/km | 683 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 683 € | ||
Same scenarios: energy cost of a Saloon petrol (~7,0 L/100km).
| Scenario | Model 3 Performance | i4 eDrive35 G26 | Petrol equiv. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily100 km · home | 3,80 € | 4,06 € | 13,93 € |
| Weekend200 km · home | 7,60 € | 8,12 € | 27,86 € |
| Holiday500 km · fast DC | 40,70 € | 43,52 € | 69,65 € |
| Annual20,000 km · typical mix | 851,99 € | 911,10 € | 2786,00 € |
Based on petrol 95 1,99 €/L · cons. Saloon petrol 7,0 L/100km. Excluding purchase, maintenance and depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model 3 Performance and BMW i4 eDrive35 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: 507 km vs 406 km for BMW i4 eDrive35 (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.