On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model Y Juniper RWD and BMW i3s have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.
466 €per year
15,5 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.11 € per 100 km · 2 331 kWh per year
| Profile | Split | AA · Model | BB · i3s | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City70 / 25 / 5 | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 454 € | 388 € | 66 € · i3s |
| Mixed30 / 50 / 20 | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 466 € | 456 € | Nearly level |
| Long-distance10 / 40 / 50 | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 478 € | 539 € | 61 € · Model |
Cumulative saving for the i3s
Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model Y Juniper RWD and BMW i3s have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
Tesla Model Y Juniper RWD offers more range: 501 km vs 330 km for BMW i3s (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The BMW i3s is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.