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Tesla Model S Long Range vs Tesla Model 3 Performance: 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

Gap4 € per yearin favour of the Model 3 Performance (−1 %)≈ 2 L petrol 95
BTesla Model 3 Performance

520 €per year

17,3 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.47 € per 100 km · 2 600 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · ModelBB · Model 3Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway514 €512 €Nearly level
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway524 €520 €Nearly level
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway534 €543 €Nearly level

Cumulative saving for the Model 3 Performance

1 year
4 €
3 years
11 €
5 years
19 €
10 years
38 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
17.5 kWh/100 km · 16.7 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Fully electric
Power
670 ch · 510 ch
Kerb weight
2,069 kg · 1,844 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model S Long Range and Tesla Model 3 Performance have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

Tesla Model S Long Range offers more range: 649 km vs 547 km for Tesla Model 3 Performance (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.

The Tesla Model 3 Performance is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.

Specs
Model
· Model 3