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Tesla Model X Long Range vs BMW i4 M50 xDrive G26: 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 · 2020 vs 2024 · 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 Long Range

645 €per year

21,5 kWh/100 km weighted · 4.30 € per 100 km · 3 225 kWh per year

Gap30 € per yearin favour of the i4 M50 xDrive (−5 %)≈ 14 L petrol 95
BBMW i4 M50 xDrive G26

615 €per year

20,5 kWh/100 km weighted · 4.10 € per 100 km · 3 073 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · ModelBB · i4Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway617 €523 €93 € · i4
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway645 €615 €30 € · i4
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway651 €727 €76 € · Model

Cumulative saving for the i4 M50 xDrive

1 year
30 €
3 years
91 €
5 years
152 €
10 years
303 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
22.6 kWh/100 km · 19.7 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Fully electric
Power
670 ch · 544 ch
Kerb weight
2,459 kg · 2,215 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model X Long Range and BMW i4 M50 xDrive have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

BMW i4 M50 xDrive offers more range: 510 km vs 507 km for Tesla Model X Long Range (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.

The BMW i4 M50 xDrive is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.

Model
· i4