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Tesla Model S P85D vs BMW iX xDrive50 I20: 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 · 2014 vs 2023 · 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 P85D

672 €per year

22,4 kWh/100 km weighted · 4.48 € per 100 km · 3 361 kWh per year

Gap3 € per yearin favour of the Model S P85D (−0 %)≈ 1 L petrol 95
BBMW iX xDrive50 I20

675 €per year

22,5 kWh/100 km weighted · 4.50 € per 100 km · 3 375 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · ModelBB · iXGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway662 €689 €27 € · Model
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway672 €675 €Nearly level
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway681 €692 €Nearly level

Cumulative saving for the Model S P85D

1 year
3 €
3 years
9 €
5 years
14 €
10 years
29 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
22.5 kWh/100 km · 21.1 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Fully electric
Power
691 ch · 523 ch
Kerb weight
2,239 kg · 2,585 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model S P85D and BMW iX xDrive50 have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

BMW iX xDrive50 offers more range: 630 km vs 407 km for Tesla Model S P85D (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.

· iX