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Tesla Model S Long Range vs Cupra Born VZ: 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 2022 · 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 Long Range

524 €per year

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

Gap43 € per yearin favour of the Born VZ (−8 %)≈ 20 L petrol 95
BCupra Born VZ

481 €per year

16,0 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.20 € per 100 km · 2 402 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · ModelBB · BornGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway514 €409 €104 € · Born
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway524 €481 €43 € · Born
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway534 €569 €34 € · Model

Cumulative saving for the Born VZ

1 year
43 €
3 years
130 €
5 years
217 €
10 years
433 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
17.5 kWh/100 km · 15.4 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Fully electric
Power
670 ch · 308 ch
Kerb weight
2,069 kg · 1,748 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Cupra Born VZ is about 10% cheaper than the Tesla Model S Long Range with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

Tesla Model S Long Range offers more range: 652 km vs 560 km for Cupra Born VZ (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.

The Cupra Born VZ 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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