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Is Tesla charging cheaper than petrol?
Teslas are now more expensive to recharge than it is to fuel an equivalent petrol-powered car – at least if you’re using the Tesla Supercharger network. According to Tesla the cost of charging a Tesla Model 3 is $7 per 100km compared with $12 for a rival petrol car.
What is the equivalent MPG of a Tesla?
134 MPGe
Miles per gallon for electric vehicles (MPGe, or “miles per gallon equivalent”) places a value on your car’s energy efficiency….MPGe of popular electric cars.
| Electric car model (base level) | Efficiency (miles per gallon equivalent) |
|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | 134 MPGe |
| Tesla Model Y | 121 MPGe |
| Audi e-tron | 78 MPGe |
| Porsche Taycan | 79 MPGe |
Is MPGe misleading?
Most Tesla Model S and X show an MPGe from 85-102. The Model 3 is about an MPGe of 116. That equation creates a misleading equivalent as it ignores the cost of the energy, the energy required to produce the energy and the efficiency of the use of the energy.
How does the Tesla Model 3 fuel cost calculator work?
The calculator defaults to Real MPG, current fuel prices and 10,000 annual miles. All these data elements are editable so that you can ensure the results reflect your driving pattern. The results show cost per mile, weekly, monthly and annual fuel costs for your TESLA Model 3 based on your figures.
Is fueling your car with electricity more expensive than gasoline?
As you can see, on average, fueling your car with gasoline costs roughly 3 times more than fueling with electricity. If you chart the price of gasoline and the eGallon price over time, you’ll notice something else.
How much does electricity cost per mile for an electric car?
So, for example, if you drive a Tesla Model 3 or a BMW i3 (the most efficient vehicles listed above) and your electricity costs $0.15 per KwH, then your EV costs per mile would be: 27 KwH/100 miles x $0.15/KwH = $4.05 per 100 miles. Here are similar calculations for other popular vehicles: Comparing the EV Costs per Mile vs. Gasoline Cars
How much does it cost to power a Tesla?
Nonetheless, if you really want the lowest priced new Tesla possible, go into a store and order the SR in black! This scenario uses $5/gallon for gasoline and $0.20/kWh for electricity. Remember that both prices are supposed to be an average of the 5 year period.