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Tesla Model S Performance vs MG ZS EV FWD: 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 · 2019 vs 2020 · 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 Performance

591 €per year

19,7 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.94 € per 100 km · 2 952 kWh per year

Gap51 € per yearin favour of the ZS EV FWD (−9 %)≈ 23 L petrol 95
BMG ZS EV FWD

540 €per year

18,0 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.60 € per 100 km · 2 699 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · ModelBB · ZSGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway591 €460 €131 € · ZS
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway591 €540 €51 € · ZS
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway599 €639 €40 € · Model

Cumulative saving for the ZS EV FWD

1 year
51 €
3 years
152 €
5 years
253 €
10 years
507 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
19.3 kWh/100 km · 17.3 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Fully electric
Power
778 ch · 148 ch
Kerb weight
2,250 kg · 1,620 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the MG ZS EV FWD is about 10% cheaper than the Tesla Model S Performance with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

Tesla Model S Performance offers more range: 593 km vs 263 km for MG ZS EV FWD (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.

The MG ZS EV FWD is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.

Model
· ZS