BMWPHEV
330e G20
252 ch · 11.2 kWh · 2019
Motorway range comparison
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
| 330e G20 | A5 Sedan | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h11−15 min | 7h26 |
| Charging stops | 2 stops−3 stops | 5 stops |
| Total cost | 149,67 €−411,23 € | 560,90 € |
Both vehicles drive at 130 km/h. The difference comes from charging stops.
Analysis
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The 330e G20 (plug-in hybrid) makes 2 stops totalling 10 min, the A5 Sedan (combustion) 5 stops totalling 25 min. Road safety reminder: on a trip of this duration, it is recommended to stop for at least 51 min total (17 min every 2h). The energy cost is 149,67 € for 330e G20 versus 560,90 € for A5 Sedan.
The official WLTP figures (19,0 kWh/100km for 330e G20 and 7,6 L/100km for A5 Sedan) are measured on a mixed cycle averaging ~46 km/h. At a steady 130 km/h, aerodynamic drag weighs much more heavily - it grows with the square of speed. Caralogy calculates a motorway consumption specific to each vehicle based on its aerodynamic profile (SCx), weight and power curve - not a uniform correction factor. For this trip, the simulation yields 10,1 L/100km (330e G20) and 35,6 L/100km (A5 Sedan). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
On a 200 km round trip (e.g. a weekend getaway), the electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle completes the entire journey on home energy at 0.18 €/kWh - with no charging stop. The time advantage of the combustion car on long-distance motorways disappears entirely, and the economic advantage of electric strengthens considerably.
The cost per kilometre depends on the electricity rate applied to each segment - based on the energy source used at that point of the trip.
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Limonest, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,20 €/kWh | 59 km11 kWh consumed | 0,038 €/km | 2,24 € |
| Paris → Limonest, A6fuel · 2,03 €/L | 355 km36 L consumed | 0,206 €/km | 73,19 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Aix-en-Provence, A7fuel · 2,03 €/L | 355 km36 L consumed | 0,206 €/km | 73,19 € |
| Aix-en-Provence, A7 → Marseillefuel · 2,03 €/L | 5 km1 L consumed | 0,210 €/km | 1,05 € |
| Trip total | 149,67 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Auxerre, A6fuel · 2,03 €/L | 142 km50 L consumed | 0,722 €/km | 102,46 € |
| Auxerre, A6 → Beaune, A6fuel · 2,03 €/L | 142 km50 L consumed | 0,722 €/km | 102,46 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Limonest, A6fuel · 2,03 €/L | 142 km50 L consumed | 0,722 €/km | 102,46 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7fuel · 2,03 €/L | 142 km50 L consumed | 0,722 €/km | 102,46 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51fuel · 2,03 €/L | 142 km50 L consumed | 0,722 €/km | 102,46 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseillefuel · 2,03 €/L | 67 km24 L consumed | 0,725 €/km | 48,59 € |
| Trip total | 560,90 € | ||
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On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the 330e G20 arrives in 7h11 with 2 stops.
WLTP consumption does not reflect motorway reality. Aerodynamic drag grows with the square of speed, so real consumption is 15 to 25 % higher than WLTP combined. Caralogy calculates a highway consumption specific to each vehicle based on its aerodynamic profile (SCx), weight and power curve.
Total time = driving time + charging time. Driving time is calculated at an average speed of 130 km/h on the motorway (adjustable). Charging time is calculated based on the real power curve of each vehicle, respecting the optimal 10 → 80 % range and the maximum power accepted by the chargers on the route.
No. The displayed cost covers only the energy consumed during the trip: kWh × energy rate, with a mix of home charging and DC fast chargers. Battery wear is a long-term ownership cost, not a trip cost.
Electric: 149,67 € (330e G20) and 560,90 € (A5 Sedan). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.