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Model 3 Performance
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
570€
3,80 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 282 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 282 L of petrol 95 per year
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
3,86 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 286 L of petrol 95 per year
Tesla Model 3 Performance costs 9 €/an less in energy than Tesla Model 3 Performance, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 4 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
9 €
≈ 4 L petrol 95
3 years
26 €
≈ 13 L petrol 95
5 years
43 €
≈ 21 L petrol 95
10 years
85 €
≈ 42 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for Tesla Model 3 Performance versus Tesla Model 3 Performance. 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 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 € | ||
Same scenarios: energy cost of a Saloon petrol (~7,0 L/100km).
| Scenario | Model 3 Performance | Model 3 Performance | Petrol equiv. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily100 km · home | 3,80 € | 3,86 € | 14,14 € |
| Weekend200 km · home | 7,60 € | 7,71 € | 28,28 € |
| Holiday500 km · fast DC | 40,70 € | 41,31 € | 70,70 € |
| Annual20,000 km · typical mix | 851,99 € | 864,71 € | 2828,00 € |
Based on petrol 95 2,02 €/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 Tesla Model 3 Performance 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 507 km for Tesla Model 3 Performance (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.