Tesla Model 3 vs Renault Clio Petrol: running cost in Denmark
At 15.000 km/year charging at home, a Tesla Model 3 costs about 3.870 kr./year to run versus 13.873 kr. for a Renault Clio Petrol — a saving of about 10.003 kr./year.
| Car | Type | Per 100 km | Per year | Cheapest setup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | EV | 26 kr. | 3.870 kr. | Cheapest to run |
| Renault Clio Petrol | Petrol | 92 kr. | 13.873 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 Tesla Model 3 works out about 10.003 kr. cheaper to run than the Renault Clio Petrol — roughly 72% less. Per 100 km that's 26 kr. versus 92 kr.. The more you drive, the bigger the gap: at 25.000 km/year it's about 16.671 kr.. These are energy running costs only — not purchase price, insurance or servicing — on illustrative Danish prices.
Frequently asked questions
- Is a Tesla Model 3 cheaper to run than a Renault Clio Petrol in Denmark?
- Yes — at 15.000 km/year charging at home, the Tesla Model 3 costs about 3.870 kr./year versus 13.873 kr. for the Renault Clio Petrol, roughly 10.003 kr. (72%) less.
- How much does switching save at 25.000 km/year?
- At 25.000 km/year the Tesla Model 3 costs about 6.450 kr. against 23.121 kr. for the Renault Clio Petrol — about 16.671 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.