In 2024, electric vehicles were the most cost-effective to drive among small, compact, mid or upper class cars. This finding resulted from a September 2024 analysis of energy costs for passenger vehicles in Germany, based on the price of energy required for 100 kilometers of driving. The study calculated these costs using average consumption figures of the most popular models in each category and current energy prices. For small or compact electric vehicles, energy costs averaged around 4.84 euros per 100 kilometers and around 5.03 euros per 100 kilometers for mid to upper class cars.
Comparison of energy costs for passenger cars in Germany 2024
(in euros per 100 km)
“The average fuel or energy source prices for the 1st quarter of 2024 on which the current energy cost comparison is based are as follows for
Super E5 1.873 euros/liter, Super E10 1.815 euros/liter and Diesel B7 1.684 euros/liter,
Electricity 0.3086 euros/kwhÂ
Natural gas H (CNG) 1.436 euros/kgÂ
Autogas (LPG) 1.0326 euros/literÂ
Hydrogen (H2) 15.54 euros/kg."Â
The respective consumption data is based on the evaluation of the three best-selling vehicle models in the small car/compact class and medium/upper-class segments and the respective drive energy required according to WLTP (Worldwide harmonized Light vehicle Test Procedure).
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