After 1 week with the 100% electric BMW i3 I calculated and compared the energy costs to my previous gas car and our existing gas minivan.
In one week:
I saved $68.76 vs. driving the premium unleaded fuel BMW 335i.
I saved $49.64 vs. the regular unleaded fuel Toyota minivan.
Calculations:
Total miles driven: 478
Electricity cost including taxes and other fees: 0.1364 cents per kWh
Gas cost: $3.40 per gallon of premium unleaded fuel
Gas cost: $2.64 per gallon of regular unleaded fuel
Both gas cars average 19 MPG
What I actually paid driving the 100% electric BMW i3:
Electric used from all charging sessions: 123 kWh
As an added bonus, I’ve produced zero emissions during driving AND electric charging. I switched my electric generation provider to 100% renewables years ago.
Sounds like plenty of savings to offset a hearty meal at Chik Fil A or do you still cut their coupons?
On a serious note, I am impressed and commend your continued efforts and willingness to share information with others.
Well Done!
Thanks Jun! Don’t need coupons with these savings haha.
Hope you’re doing well.
Were you driving an f30 335i previously? I’m thinking about making a similar switch but I’m not sure if it would be comfortable enough.
It was an E90. The i3 isn’t the same level of luxury, but I’m really happy with the i3. See if you can get an extended test drive to spend more time in the i3.