TeslaBEV
Model X Plaid
1020 ch · 100 kWh · 2022
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | Model X Plaid | Q3 Sportback | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h26 | 7h06 | 20 min · Q3 Sportback |
| Charging stops | 2 stops | 1 stop | 1 stop · Q3 Sportback |
| Cost of energy used | 69.84 € | 131.95 € | 62.11 € · Model X Plaid |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The Q3 Sportback (combustion) makes 1 stop of 5 min, the Model X Plaid (electric) 2 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 69,84 € for Model X Plaid versus 131,95 € for Q3 Sportback.
The official WLTP figures (20,8 kWh/100km for Model X Plaid and 6,7 L/100km for Q3 Sportback) 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 22,8 kWh/100km (Model X Plaid) and 8,4 L/100km (Q3 Sportback). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.
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.
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Limonest, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 395 km | 90 kWh consumed | 0.046 €/km | 18.01 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Supercharger 240 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 176 km | 40 kWh consumed | 0.136 €/km | 24.00 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Supercharger 213 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 204 km | 46 kWh consumed | 0.136 €/km | 27.83 € |
| Trip total | 69.84 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Montélimar, A7 | fuel · 2.03 €/L | 591 km | 50 L consumed | 0.170 €/km | 100.63 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseille | fuel · 2.03 €/L | 184 km | 15 L consumed | 0.170 €/km | 31.32 € |
| Trip total | 131.95 € |
| Charging stop duration | Tesla Model X Plaid | Audi Q3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~64 km | - |
| 10 minutes | ~128 km | - |
| 20 minutes | ~256 km | - |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~308 km · 26 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 Q3 Sportback arrives in 7h06 with 1 charging 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: 69,84 € (Model X Plaid) and 131,95 € (Q3 Sportback). An equivalent Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech 130 (~7,8 L/100 km) would cost about 112 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.