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Tesla Model S P100D vs Volkswagen ID.3 Pro: 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 · 2016 vs 2021 · 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 P100D

614 €per year

20,5 kWh/100 km weighted · 4.09 € per 100 km · 3 068 kWh per year

Gap133 € per yearin favour of the ID.3 Pro (−22 %)≈ 61 L petrol 95
BVolkswagen ID.3 Pro

481 €per year

16,0 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.20 € per 100 km · 2 402 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · ModelBB · ID.3Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway608 €409 €199 € · ID.3
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway614 €481 €133 € · ID.3
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway618 €569 €49 € · ID.3

Cumulative saving for the ID.3 Pro

1 year
133 €
3 years
399 €
5 years
665 €
10 years
1,331 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
20.5 kWh/100 km · 15.4 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Fully electric
Power
762 ch · 204 ch
Kerb weight
2,241 kg · 1,800 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Volkswagen ID.3 Pro is about 20% cheaper than the Tesla Model S P100D with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

Tesla Model S P100D offers more range: 507 km vs 426 km for Volkswagen ID.3 Pro (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.

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

· ID.3