Tensai CAV190PV
Uses less electricity than 12% of the 479 wine coolers, 400–499 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €54 a year, €535 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 189 kWh / year
- Typical 173 kWh
- Running cost
- €54 / year
- +€5 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 39.0 kWh
- Typical 40.4 kWh
Uses more than most comparable models: 88 % of them need less. Climadiff RESERVE245B, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €38 a year. Class G is the most common class in this group (78% of models). At 41 dB it is 2 dB louder than the typical model in its group. Tensai has 4 models in this group; this one is number 3 among them. Tensai sells the same label values under other model names: CAV190L60PVBKS. On the register since 2021 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 410 of 479 wine coolers, 400–499 L by yearly consumption. 409 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Forvino FVID75210TP 188 kWh −€0.28
- Tensai CAV190L60PVBKS 189 kWh same
- Tensai CAV190PV 189 kWh
- Fhiaba S750FW 189 kWh same
- Fhiaba S750FW3 189 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | CAV190PV | RESERVE245B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €54 | €16 | −€38 |
| 5 years | €268 | €78 | −€190 |
| 10 years | €535 | €156 | −€379 |
| 15 years | €803 | €234 | −€569 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 485 L
39.0 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 40.4.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Tensai CAV190PV (this model) | 189 | — |
| 55 | €38 | |
| 123 | €19 | |
| 123 | €19 | |
| 124 | €18 | |
| 124 | €18 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- G (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 189 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 485 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 485 L / 0 L
- Noise
- 41 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,960 × 600 × 770 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Tensai under one model number.
CAV190PV
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Tensai CAV190PV cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 189 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €54 a year, or €535 over ten years.
Is the Tensai CAV190PV quiet?
Its label states 41 dB(A), noise class C. The typical wine coolers, 400–499 L model is 39 dB(A).