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Tesla Model S Long Range vs BMW i4 M50 xDrive G26: 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 2024 · 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

Gap91 € per yearin favour of the Model S Long Range (−15 %)≈ 42 L petrol 95
BBMW i4 M50 xDrive G26

615 €per year

20,5 kWh/100 km weighted · 4.10 € per 100 km · 3 073 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · ModelBB · i4Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway514 €523 €Nearly level
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway524 €615 €91 € · Model
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway534 €727 €193 € · Model

Cumulative saving for the Model S Long Range

1 year
91 €
3 years
273 €
5 years
455 €
10 years
909 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
17.5 kWh/100 km · 19.7 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Fully electric
Power
670 ch · 544 ch
Kerb weight
2,069 kg · 2,215 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model S Long Range is about 15% cheaper than the BMW i4 M50 xDrive 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 510 km for BMW i4 M50 xDrive (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.

Model
· i4