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Tesla Model 3 LR vs VW Golf 1.5 TSI
Position
BEV
Tesla Model 3 LR
ICE
VW Golf 1.5 TSI
Fuel / energy86 £/mo246 £/mo
Depreciation192 £/mo204 £/mo
Insurance54 £/mo48 £/mo
Service & tyres23 £/mo54 £/mo
5-year TCO
23 040 £
33 180 £
BEV/HEV saving10 140 £over 5 years · 169 £/mo
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0505 · Reportage
What the dealer
left out.
8 cost components. The dealer shows 2. The rest land in your inbox - or only at resale.
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Fuel / energy
Visible
Lease payment
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5-year depreciation
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Insurance
Partial
Service (full schedule)
Hidden
Tyres & brakes
Hidden
Battery / EGR replacement
Hidden
ULEZ / city charges
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