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Tesla Model S Long Range vs BMW i3s I01: 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 · 2023 vs 2018 · 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

Gap68 € per yearin favour of the i3s (−13 %)≈ 31 L petrol 95
BBMW i3s I01

456 €per year

15,2 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.04 € per 100 km · 2 278 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · ModelBB · i3sGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway514 €388 €126 € · i3s
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway524 €456 €68 € · i3s
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway534 €539 €Nearly level

Cumulative saving for the i3s

1 year
68 €
3 years
205 €
5 years
341 €
10 years
683 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
17.5 kWh/100 km · 14.6 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Fully electric
Power
670 ch · 184 ch
Kerb weight
2,069 kg · 1,290 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW i3s is about 15% 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 330 km for BMW i3s (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.

The BMW i3s is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.

Model
· i3s