Total Cost of Ownership includes purchase, fuel/energy, insurance, depreciation, and maintenance.
EVs cost ~40–60% less to “fuel” per mile. Gas M cars consume premium fuel at higher rates.
Rates depend on driver/location; M cars trend higher, EVs sometimes too due to repair complexity.
BMWs retain value well, but EV residuals are still forming. Special editions hold strongest.
| Model | Fuel/Energy | Insurance | Maintenance | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 330i | $7,000 | $8,000 | $6,000 | $21,000 |
| i4 | $3,500 | $8,500 | $4,000 | $16,000 |
| M3 | $12,000 | $12,000 | $8,000 | $32,000 |