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Model S 85
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
736€
4,91 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 370 L of petrol 95 per year
- Weighted consumption
- 23,4 kWh/100km
- Energy rate
- 0,21 €/kWh · home
- Energy used
- 3506,6 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
4,91 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 370 L of petrol 95 per year
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
8,60 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 648 L of petrol 95 per year
Tesla Model S 85 costs 553 €/an less in energy than Audi A4 40 TDI, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 316 L of diesel saved per year
Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.
1 year
553 €
≈ 278 L petrol 95
3 years
1 659 €
≈ 834 L petrol 95
5 years
2 764 €
≈ 1389 L petrol 95
10 years
5 529 €
≈ 2778 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for Tesla Model S 85 versus Audi A4 40 TDI. 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 km3 530 kWh | 0,049 €/km | 736 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km3 530 kWh | 0,070 €/km | 1 052 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km3 530 kWh | 0,105 €/km | 1 578 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km3 530 kWh | 0,055 €/km | 826 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 826 € | ||
| Fuel | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel1,75 €/L | 15 000 km | 0,086 €/km | 1 289 € |
On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model S 85 is about 45% cheaper than the Audi A4 40 TDI with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices — simulate for your profile.
The declared range of the Tesla Model S 85 is 426 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.
The Tesla Model S 85 is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.