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Tesla Model S 85 vs Audi Q4 45 e-tron 210 kW: 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 2023 · 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

Gap262 € per yearin favour of the Q4 45 e-tron 210 kW (−37 %)≈ 121 L petrol 95
BAudi Q4 45 e-tron 210 kW

440 €per year

14,7 kWh/100 km weighted · 2.93 € per 100 km · 2 200 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · ModelBB · Q4 45Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway682 €375 €307 € · Q4 45
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway702 €440 €262 € · Q4 45
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway719 €521 €199 € · Q4 45

Cumulative saving for the Q4 45 e-tron 210 kW

1 year
262 €
3 years
785 €
5 years
1,308 €
10 years
2,615 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
23.5 kWh/100 km · 14.1 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Fully electric
Power
362 ch · 286 ch
Kerb weight
2,108 kg · 2,145 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Audi Q4 45 e-tron 210 kW 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.

Audi Q4 45 e-tron 210 kW offers more range: 544 km vs 426 km for Tesla Model S 85 (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.

The Audi Q4 45 e-tron 210 kW is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.

Model
· Q4 45