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Model S Plaid
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
588€
3,92 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 295 L of petrol 95 per year
- Weighted consumption
- 18,7 kWh/100km
- Energy rate
- 0,21 €/kWh · home
- Energy used
- 2799,4 kWh per year
Consumption comparison
Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.
Annual mileage
15 000 km/an
Simulated driving mix
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Charging type
Typical annual usage : Mix 30% city / 50% road / 20% motorway · charging home (0,21 €/kWh)
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
3,92 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 295 L of petrol 95 per year
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
11,80 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 890 L of petrol 95 per year
Tesla Model S Plaid costs 1 182 €/an less in energy than BMW 318i G20, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 594 L of petrol 95 saved per year
Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.
1 year
1 182 €
≈ 594 L petrol 95
3 years
3 547 €
≈ 1782 L petrol 95
5 years
5 911 €
≈ 2970 L petrol 95
10 years
11 822 €
≈ 5941 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for Tesla Model S Plaid versus BMW 318i G20. Excluding purchase, insurance, maintenance and depreciation.
Projection over 15 000 km/year, by proportion of each charging type.
| Charging mix | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 805 kWh | 0,039 €/km | 588 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 805 kWh | 0,056 €/km | 840 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 805 kWh | 0,084 €/km | 1 260 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 805 kWh | 0,044 €/km | 659 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 659 € | ||
| Fuel | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel1,99 €/L | 15 000 km | 0,118 €/km | 1 770 € |
On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model S Plaid is about 65% cheaper than the BMW 318i with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices — simulate for your profile.
The declared range of the Tesla Model S Plaid is 600 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.
The Tesla Model S Plaid is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.