Tesla Model Y RWD or BMW X1 sDrive18i (petrol): which is cheaper to own?
As of 1 July 2026: over 5 years in Belgium (15,000 km/year), the BMW X1 sDrive18i (petrol) stays the cheaper car to own — about €46,375 versus €49,940 for the Tesla Model Y RWD, a gap of €3,565.
Purchase incentive for private buyers: Belgium has no federal purchase incentive for a new electric car, and the regional premiums for private buyers have largely been phased out or ended. In Flanders, the former zero-emissiepremie (zero-emission premium) for private buyers has been discontinued. In Brussels and Wallonia, at most limited or specific schemes exist, often only for companies, the self-employed, or when scrapping an old car. Not every buyer qualifies — so we show this separately and do not count it in the total costs above. Source: Flanders / Brussels / Wallonia, as of . Check your eligibility and the amount before you buy.
Cheaper over 5 years · BelgiumBMW X1 sDrive18i (petrol) · €46,375 total · that's €3,565 less than the Tesla Model Y RWD
Tesla Model Y RWD vs BMW X1 sDrive18i (petrol) — Where your money goes
| Cost component | Electric · Tesla Model Y RWD | Petrol · BMW X1 sDrive18i |
|---|---|---|
| Depreciation (estimated) | €30,482 (61%) | €23,576 (51%) |
| Charging / fuel | €5,623 (11%) | €9,282 (20%) |
| ↳ of which charging loss | 12% (~€675) | — |
| Maintenance | €1,500 (3%) | €2,753 (6%) |
| Insurance | €4,250 (9%) | €3,750 (8%) |
| Financing interest | €8,085 (16%) | €7,015 (15%) |
| Registration & taxes | €0 (0%) | €0 (0%) |
| Total cost of ownership | €49,940 | €46,375 |
When does electric pay off?
Electric becomes worth it once you drive more than 26,000 km/year or keep the car longer than 9 years — from there, the lower running costs finally catch up with the higher purchase price.
Tesla Model Y RWD vs BMW X1 sDrive18i (petrol) — Head-to-head
Tesla Model Y RWD
- 5-year total cost
- €49,940
- per month
- €832
- €/km
- €0.67
- Purchase price
- €45,990
- Drivetrain
- Electric
- Consumption
- 17,5 kWh/100km
BMW X1 sDrive18i (petrol)
- 5-year total cost
- €46,375
- per month
- €773
- €/km
- €0.62
- Purchase price
- €40,300
- Drivetrain
- Petrol
- Consumption
- 7 L/100km
- Electricity price
- 0.29 €/kWh CREG
- Fuel price
- 1.77 €/l FOD Economie