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530e xDrive Touring G30
292 ch · 11.2 kWh · 2020
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
| 530e xDrive Touring G30 | A6 Avant | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h11 | 7h01−10 min |
| Charging stops | 2 stops | 0 stops−2 stops |
| Cost of energy used | 184.14 € | 109.69 €−74.45 € |
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 A6 Avant (combustion) makes no stop, the 530e xDrive Touring G30 (plug-in hybrid) 2 stops totalling 10 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 184,14 € for 530e xDrive Touring G30 versus 109,69 € for A6 Avant.
The official WLTP figures (23,3 kWh/100km for 530e xDrive Touring G30 and 5,9 L/100km for A6 Avant) 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 12,3 L/100km (530e xDrive Touring G30) and 7,0 L/100km (A6 Avant). 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 | 48 km11 kWh consumed | 0,047 €/km | 2,24 € |
| Paris → Limonest, A6fuel · 2,03 €/L | 336 km41 L consumed | 0,250 €/km | 84,17 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Manosque, A51fuel · 2,03 €/L | 336 km41 L consumed | 0,250 €/km | 84,17 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseillefuel · 2,03 €/L | 54 km7 L consumed | 0,251 €/km | 13,57 € |
| Trip total | 184,14 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Marseillefuel · 2,03 €/L | 775 km54 L consumed | 0,142 €/km | 109,69 € |
| Trip total | 109,69 € | ||
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On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the A6 Avant arrives in 7h01 with 0 stop.
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: 184,14 € (530e xDrive Touring G30) and 109,69 € (A6 Avant). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.