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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
3,92 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 295 L of petrol 95 per year
Nearly identical cost for both vehicles over 15 000 km/year.
Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.
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Cumulative savings for Tesla Model S Plaid versus Tesla Model S Plaid. 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 € | ||
| 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 € | ||
Same scenarios: energy cost of a Executive petrol (~8,0 L/100km).
| Scenario | Model S Plaid | Model S Plaid | Petrol equiv. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily100 km · home | 3,92 € | 3,92 € | 15,92 € |
| Weekend200 km · home | 7,84 € | 7,84 € | 31,84 € |
| Holiday500 km · fast DC | 41,99 € | 41,99 € | 79,60 € |
| Annual20,000 km · typical mix | 879,03 € | 879,03 € | 3184,00 € |
Based on petrol 95 1,99 €/L · cons. Executive petrol 8,0 L/100km. Excluding purchase, maintenance and depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model S Plaid and Tesla Model S Plaid have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
Tesla Model S Plaid offers more range: 600 km vs 600 km for Tesla Model S Plaid (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
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.