AudiBEV
A6 Sportback e-tron
286 ch · 83 kWh · 2026
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | A6 Sportback e-tron | Model 3 Standard Range Plus | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h30 | 7h31 | 1 min · A6 Sportback e-tron |
| Charging stops | 2 stops | 4 stops | 2 stops · A6 Sportback e-tron |
| Cost of energy used | 46.95 € | 55.20 € | 8.25 € · A6 Sportback e-tron |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 2 stops totalling 30 min for the A6 Sportback e-tron versus 4 stops totalling 31 min for the Model 3 Standard Range Plus.
The official WLTP figures (14,0 kWh/100km for A6 Sportback e-tron and 14,9 kWh/100km for Model 3 Standard Range Plus) 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 16,5 kWh/100km (A6 Sportback e-tron) and 15,7 kWh/100km (Model 3 Standard Range Plus). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.
During the 30 minutes of charging for the A6 Sportback e-tron, range recovers by 353 km. During the 31 cumulative minutes for the Model 3 Standard Range Plus, range recovers by 520 km. Per minute: the A6 Sportback e-tron recovers 0,7× faster. The gap is less pronounced but accumulates over long distances.
A BMW 530i (equivalent segment) consumes about 8,0 L/100km on the motorway at 130 km/h. At 1,9 €/L, this Paris → Marseille trip would cost ~115 €. That is 2,4× the electric cost of the A6 Sportback e-tron and 2,1× that of the Model 3 Standard Range Plus. The gap narrows in winter but never reverses.
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Limonest, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 452 km | 75 kWh consumed | 0.033 €/km | 14.95 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Manosque, A51 | energy charged at Ionity 117 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 201 km | 33 kWh consumed | 0.099 €/km | 19.92 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 116 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 122 km | 20 kWh consumed | 0.099 €/km | 12.08 € |
| Trip total | 46.95 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Beaune, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 286 km | 45 kWh consumed | 0.031 €/km | 9.00 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Limonest, A6 | energy charged at Supercharger 171 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 127 km | 20 kWh consumed | 0.094 €/km | 12.00 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7 | energy charged at Supercharger 171 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 127 km | 20 kWh consumed | 0.094 €/km | 12.00 € |
| Valence, A7 → Manosque, A51 | energy charged at Supercharger 171 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 127 km | 20 kWh consumed | 0.094 €/km | 12.00 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | energy charged at Supercharger 163 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 108 km | 17 kWh consumed | 0.094 €/km | 10.19 € |
| Trip total | 55.20 € |
| Charging stop duration | Audi A6 Sportback e-tron | Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | - | ~63 km |
| 10 minutes | - | ~126 km |
| 20 minutes | - | ~252 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | - | ~222 km · 19 min |
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The advantage comes from the combo real range + charging speed. On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the A6 Sportback e-tron arrives in 7h30 with 2 charging 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.
On this trip, the energy used costs 46.95 € (A6 Sportback e-tron) and 55.20 € (Model 3 Standard Range Plus). For reference, an equivalent BMW 530i (~8.0 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in fuel.