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Model 3 RWD
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
423€
2,82 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 208 L of petrol 95 per year
- Weighted consumption
- 14,1 kWh/100km
- Energy rate
- 0,20 €/kWh · home
- Energy used
- 2112,9 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 (0,20 €/kWh)
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
2,82 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 208 L of petrol 95 per year
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
3,10 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 229 L of petrol 95 per year
Tesla Model 3 RWD costs 42 €/an less in energy than Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 21 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
42 €
≈ 21 L petrol 95
3 years
127 €
≈ 62 L petrol 95
5 years
212 €
≈ 104 L petrol 95
10 years
423 €
≈ 208 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for Tesla Model 3 RWD versus Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S. 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 · 0,20 €/kWh | 15 000 km1 980 kWh | 0,028 €/km | 423 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,40 €/kWh | 15 000 km1 980 kWh | 0,056 €/km | 845 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,60 €/kWh | 15 000 km1 980 kWh | 0,085 €/km | 1 268 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km1 980 kWh | 0,035 €/km | 528 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 528 € | ||
| Charging mix | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,20 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 235 kWh | 0,031 €/km | 465 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,40 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 235 kWh | 0,062 €/km | 930 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,60 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 235 kWh | 0,093 €/km | 1 395 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 235 kWh | 0,039 €/km | 581 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 581 € | ||
Same scenarios: energy cost of a Saloon petrol (~7,0 L/100km).
| Scenario | Model 3 RWD | ID.7 Pro S | Petrol equiv. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily100 km · home | 2,82 € | 3,10 € | 14,23 € |
| Weekend200 km · home | 5,64 € | 6,20 € | 28,46 € |
| Holiday500 km · fast DC | 42,26 € | 46,49 € | 71,16 € |
| Annual20,000 km · typical mix | 704,53 € | 775,05 € | 2846,20 € |
Based on petrol 95 2,03 €/L · cons. Saloon petrol 7,0 L/100km. Excluding purchase, maintenance and depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model 3 RWD is about 10% cheaper than the Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S offers more range: 709 km vs 513 km for Tesla Model 3 RWD (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The Tesla Model 3 RWD is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.