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Tesla Model X 90D vs Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD: 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.

large SUV · 2016 vs 2018 · 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 X 90D

681 €per year

22,7 kWh/100 km weighted · 4.54 € per 100 km · 3 405 kWh per year

Gap212 € per yearin favour of the Model 3 Long Range RWD (−31 %)≈ 98 L petrol 95
BTesla Model 3 Long Range RWD

469 €per year

15,6 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.13 € per 100 km · 2 345 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · ModelBB · Model 3Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway669 €472 €197 € · Model 3
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway681 €469 €212 € · Model 3
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway693 €486 €206 € · Model 3

Cumulative saving for the Model 3 Long Range RWD

1 year
212 €
3 years
636 €
5 years
1,060 €
10 years
2,120 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
22.8 kWh/100 km · 14.7 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Fully electric
Power
532 ch · 258 ch
Kerb weight
2,441 kg · 1,730 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD is about 30% cheaper than the Tesla Model X 90D with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD offers more range: 600 km vs 414 km for Tesla Model X 90D (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.

Model
· Model 3