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Home›Consumption›Tesla Model vs BMW 530e

Consumption comparison

Tesla Model S P85D vs BMW 530e iPerformance G30: how much do I save per year?

Plug-in hybrid vs electric: the cost depends on your usage profile. Select your scenario below.

TeslaBEVMost economical

Model S P85D

77.5 kWh · 2014

22,5 kWh/100km

VS
BMWPHEV

530e iPerformance G30

8.6 kWh · 46 L · 2018

19,1 kWh/100km

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO

Annual mileage

15 000 km/an

5 000 km50 000 km

Simulated driving mix

Drag anywhere on the bar to adjust

Charging type

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

Typical annual usage : Mix 30% city / 50% road / 20% motorway · charging home (0,21 €/kWh)

TeslaBEVMost economical

Model S P85D

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

706€

4,71 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 355 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
22,4 kWh/100km
Energy rate
0,21 €/kWh · home
Energy used
3360,7 kWh per year
BMWPHEV

530e iPerformance G30

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

1 150€

7,67 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 578 L of petrol 95 per year

EV mode
11550 km · 463,27 €
Combustion mode
3449.9999999999995 km · 686,55 €
Weighted EV cons.
19,9 kWh/100km
Weighted combustion cons.
10,4 L/100km
Annual gap Model S P85D vs 530e iPerformance+444 €/an≈ 223 L petrol 95

Tesla Model S P85D costs 444 €/an less in energy than BMW 530e iPerformance G30, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.

≈ 223 L of petrol 95 saved per year

By charging mix:
  • Home+444 €/an
  • AC station+142 €/an
  • Fast DC+363 €/an

Your savings over the ownership period

Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.

Annual mileage

15 000 km/an

1 year

444 €

≈ 223 L petrol 95

3 years

1 332 €

≈ 669 L petrol 95

5 years

2 220 €

≈ 1116 L petrol 95

10 years

4 441 €

≈ 2231 L petrol 95

Cumulative savings for Tesla Model S P85D versus BMW 530e iPerformance G30. Excluding purchase, insurance, maintenance and depreciation.

Annual cost breakdown by charging mix

Projection over 15 000 km/year, by proportion of each charging type.

Tesla

Model S P85D

Charging mixkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh15 000 km3 378 kWh0,047 €/km706 €
100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh15 000 km3 378 kWh0,067 €/km1 008 €
100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh15 000 km3 378 kWh0,101 €/km1 512 €
Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC15 000 km3 378 kWh0,053 €/km791 €
Annual total (typical mix)791 €
BMW

530e iPerformance G30

Charging mixkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh15 000 km2 865 kWh0,207 €/km3 112 €
100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh15 000 km2 865 kWh0,207 €/km3 112 €
100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh15 000 km2 865 kWh0,207 €/km3 112 €
Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC15 000 km2 865 kWh0,207 €/km3 112 €
Annual total (typical mix)3 112 €

Compared to a petrol equivalent

Same scenarios: energy cost of a Executive petrol (~8,0 L/100km).

ScenarioModel S P85D530e iPerformance G30Petrol equiv.
Daily100 km · home4,71 €13,31 €15,92 €
Weekend200 km · home9,41 €34,11 €31,84 €
Holiday500 km · fast DC50,41 €96,50 €79,60 €
Annual20,000 km · typical mix1055,28 €4151,62 €3184,00 €

Based on petrol 95 1,99 €/L · cons. Executive petrol 8,0 L/100km. Excluding purchase, maintenance and depreciation.

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model S P85D is about 40% cheaper than the BMW 530e iPerformance with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

Tesla Model S P85D offers more range: 407 km vs 45 km for BMW 530e iPerformance (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.

The Tesla Model S P85D is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.