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Volkswagen Golf 7 GTE vs BMW i3s I01: which is cheaper to run?

What each kilometre costs, depending on your driving profile, how you charge and the share of the trip driven on electricity or fuel.

compact · 2015 vs 2018 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Home 0.20 €/kWh · Methodology
Annual mileage
15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
Driving mix

30 % City · 50 % Road · 20 % Motorway

Fuel price
Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Diesel 2.38 €/Lprix-carburants.gouv.fr — moyenne nationale du 05/10/2026 ; EDF Tarif Bleu Base au 01/08/2026 ; DC autoroute : moyenne des réseaux sans abonnement
Charging type

Result · yearly energy cost

AVolkswagen Golf 7 GTE

Comparison unavailable - manufacturer data being validated.

15,8 kWh/100 km weighted · 2 371 kWh per year

GapComparison unavailable - manufacturer data being validated.
BBMW i3s I01

456 €per year

15,2 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.04 € per 100 km · 2 278 kWh per year

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
15.2 kWh/100 km · 14.6 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Plug-in hybrid · Fully electric
Power
204 ch · 184 ch
Kerb weight
1,614 kg · 1,290 kg

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Frequently asked questions

BMW i3s offers more range: 330 km vs 50 km for Volkswagen Golf 7 GTE (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.