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Tesla Model S Long Range vs BMW 530e xDrive Touring G30: which is cheaper to run?

What each kilometre costs, depending on your driving profile, how you charge and the share of the trip driven on electricity or fuel.

grand tourer · 2023 vs 2020 · 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

Gap796 € per yearin favour of the Model S Long Range (−60 %)≈ 367 L petrol 95
BBMW 530e xDrive Touring G30

1,320 €per year

24,2 kWh/100 km weighted · 8.80 € per 100 km · 1 635 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · ModelBB · 530eGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway514 €1,320 €806 € · Model
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway524 €1,320 €796 € · Model
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway534 €1,320 €786 € · Model

Cumulative saving for the Model S Long Range

1 year
796 €
3 years
2,387 €
5 years
3,978 €
10 years
7,956 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
17.5 kWh/100 km · 23.3 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Plug-in hybrid
Power
670 ch · 292 ch
Kerb weight
2,069 kg · 1,960 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model S Long Range is about 60% cheaper than the BMW 530e xDrive Touring with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

Tesla Model S Long Range offers more range: 649 km vs 48 km for BMW 530e xDrive Touring (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.

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.

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