Kia EV3 vs Cupra Leon Petrol: running cost in Denmark
At 15.000 km/year charging at home, a Kia EV3 costs about 4.357 kr./year to run versus 19.631 kr. for a Cupra Leon Petrol — a saving of about 15.274 kr./year.
| Car | Type | Per 100 km | Per year | Cheapest setup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia EV3 | EV | 29 kr. | 4.357 kr. | Cheapest to run |
| Cupra Leon Petrol | Petrol | 131 kr. | 19.631 kr. | — |
Assumptions: 15.000 km/year, home charging, electricity 1,72 kr./kWh, petrol 17,45 kr./L, 90% charge efficiency.
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Summary
Over a year at 15.000 km, the Kia EV3 works out about 15.274 kr. cheaper to run than the Cupra Leon Petrol — roughly 78% less. Per 100 km that's 29 kr. versus 131 kr.. The more you drive, the bigger the gap: at 25.000 km/year it's about 25.457 kr.. These are energy running costs only — not purchase price, insurance or servicing — on illustrative Danish prices.
Frequently asked questions
- Is a Kia EV3 cheaper to run than a Cupra Leon Petrol in Denmark?
- Yes — at 15.000 km/year charging at home, the Kia EV3 costs about 4.357 kr./year versus 19.631 kr. for the Cupra Leon Petrol, roughly 15.274 kr. (78%) less.
- How much does switching save at 25.000 km/year?
- At 25.000 km/year the Kia EV3 costs about 7.262 kr. against 32.719 kr. for the Cupra Leon Petrol — about 25.457 kr. a year.
- What's included in these running costs?
- Energy only: electricity at 1,72 kr./kWh and petrol at 17,45 kr./L, with 90% charging efficiency and 15.000 km/year. Purchase price, insurance and servicing aren't included, and prices are illustrative.