On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW i3 is about 20% cheaper than the Tesla Model S Long Range with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.
524 €per year
17,5 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.49 € per 100 km · 2 619 kWh per year
| Profile | Split | AA · Model | BB · i3 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City70 / 25 / 5 | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 514 € | 348 € | 166 € · i3 |
| Mixed30 / 50 / 20 | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 524 € | 409 € | 115 € · i3 |
| Long-distance10 / 40 / 50 | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 534 € | 484 € | 50 € · i3 |
Cumulative saving for the i3
Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW i3 is about 20% 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: 649 km vs 359 km for BMW i3 (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The BMW i3 is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.