On a 100 km mixed trip, the Volkswagen ID.3 Pro 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.
| Profile | Split | ID.3 | i3s | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 409 € | 388 € | 21 € · i3s |
| Mixed | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 481 € | 456 € | 25 € · i3s |
| Long-distance | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 569 € | 539 € | 30 € · i3s |
Cumulative saving for the i3s
Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the Volkswagen ID.3 Pro and BMW i3s have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
Volkswagen ID.3 Pro offers more range: 426 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.