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Tesla Model S Long Range vs BMW X3 xDrive30i G01: 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 · 2021 vs 2018 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Home 0.20 €/kWh · Methodology
Annual mileage
15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
Driving mix

30 % City · 50 % Road · 20 % Motorway

Fuel price
Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Diesel 2.38 €/Lprix-carburants.gouv.fr — moyenne nationale du 05/10/2026 ; EDF Tarif Bleu Base au 01/08/2026 ; DC autoroute : moyenne des réseaux sans abonnement
Charging type

Result · yearly energy cost

ATesla Model S Long Range

524 €per year

17,5 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.49 € per 100 km · 2 619 kWh per year

Gap1,930 € per yearin favour of the Model S Long Range (−79 %)≈ 890 L petrol 95
BBMW X3 xDrive30i G01

2,454 €per year

7,5 L/100 km weighted · 16.36 € per 100 km · 1 131 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · ModelBB · X3Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway514 €2,640 €2,126 € · Model
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway524 €2,454 €1,930 € · Model
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway534 €2,318 €1,783 € · Model

Cumulative saving for the Model S Long Range

1 year
1,930 €
3 years
5,791 €
5 years
9,651 €
10 years
19,302 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
17.5 kWh/100 km · 7.3 L/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Combustion
Power
670 ch · 252 ch
Kerb weight
2,069 kg · 1,715 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model S Long Range is about 80% cheaper than the BMW X3 xDrive30i with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the Tesla Model S Long Range is 652 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

The Tesla Model S Long Range is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.

Model
· X3