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Tesla Model S 85 vs Alpine A290 GT 160kW: which is cheaper to run?

What each kilometre costs, depending on your driving profile and how you charge. Annual projection and cumulative savings over 10 years.

grand tourer · 2012 vs 2024 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Home 0.20 €/kWh · Methodology
Annual mileage
15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
Driving mix

30 % City · 50 % Road · 20 % Motorway

Charging type

Result · yearly energy cost

ATesla Model S 85

702 €per year

23,4 kWh/100 km weighted · 4.68 € per 100 km · 3 507 kWh per year

Gap246 € per yearin favour of the A290 GT 160kW (−35 %)≈ 113 L petrol 95
BAlpine A290 GT 160kW

456 €per year

15,2 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.04 € per 100 km · 2 277 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · ModelBB · A290Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway682 €436 €246 € · A290
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway702 €456 €246 € · A290
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway719 €474 €246 € · A290

Cumulative saving for the A290 GT 160kW

1 year
246 €
3 years
738 €
5 years
1,230 €
10 years
2,460 €

Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
23.5 kWh/100 km · 15.3 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Fully electric
Power
362 ch · 218 ch
Kerb weight
2,108 kg · 1,479 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Alpine A290 GT 160kW is about 35% cheaper than the Tesla Model S 85 with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

Tesla Model S 85 offers more range: 426 km vs 380 km for Alpine A290 GT 160kW (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.

The Alpine A290 GT 160kW is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.

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