On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model S Plaid and Tesla Model 3 Performance have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
What each kilometre costs, depending on your driving profile and how you charge. Annual projection and cumulative savings over 10 years.
521 €per year
17,3 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.47 € per 100 km · 2 602 kWh per year
| Profile | Split | AA · Model | BB · Model 3 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City70 / 25 / 5 | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 543 € | 511 € | 32 € · Model 3 |
| Mixed30 / 50 / 20 | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 560 € | 521 € | 40 € · Model 3 |
| Long-distance10 / 40 / 50 | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 577 € | 548 € | 29 € · Model 3 |
Cumulative saving for the Model 3 Performance
Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model S Plaid and Tesla Model 3 Performance 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 547 km for Tesla Model 3 Performance (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.