AudiBEV
Q4 45 e-tron 210 kW
286 ch · 77 kWh · 2023
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
| Q4 45 e-tron 210 kW | iX3 G08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h37−36 min | 8h13 |
| Charging stops | 2 stops−2 stops | 4 stops |
| Cost of energy used | 54.24 €−29.56 € | 83.80 € |
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 gap is built at the stops: 2 stops totalling 36 min for the Q4 45 e-tron 210 kW versus 4 stops totalling 72 min for the iX3 G08.
The official WLTP figures (14,1 kWh/100km for Q4 45 e-tron 210 kW and 19,0 kWh/100km for iX3 G08) 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 17,6 kWh/100km (Q4 45 e-tron 210 kW) and 23,7 kWh/100km (iX3 G08). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
During the 36 minutes of charging for the Q4 45 e-tron 210 kW, range recovers by 412 km. During the 72 cumulative minutes for the iX3 G08, range recovers by 526 km. Per minute: the Q4 45 e-tron 210 kW recovers 1,6× faster. At this rate, the charging stop blends into the trip rhythm - just enough time for a coffee. At a lower rate, it dictates the pace.
A Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech 130 (equivalent segment) consumes about 7,8 L/100km on the motorway at 130 km/h. At 1,9 €/L, this Paris → Marseille trip would cost ~112 €. That is 2,1× the electric cost of the Q4 45 e-tron 210 kW and 1,3× that of the iX3 G08. The gap narrows in winter but never reverses.
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 | 393 km69 kWh consumed | 0,035 €/km | 13,87 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 132 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 175 km31 kWh consumed | 0,106 €/km | 18,48 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 119 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 207 km36 kWh consumed | 0,106 €/km | 21,90 € |
| Trip total | 54,24 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Beaune, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,20 €/kWh | 280 km67 kWh consumed | 0,048 €/km | 13,33 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Limonest, A6energy charged at Ionity 104 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 125 km30 kWh consumed | 0,142 €/km | 17,76 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Ionity 104 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 125 km30 kWh consumed | 0,142 €/km | 17,76 € |
| Valence, A7 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Ionity 104 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 125 km30 kWh consumed | 0,142 €/km | 17,76 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 98 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 121 km29 kWh consumed | 0,142 €/km | 17,20 € |
| Trip total | 83,80 € | ||
How many kilometres do you recover depending on the time spent at the charger? Comparison at nominal peak power.
| Charging stop duration | Audi Q4 45 e-tron 210 kW | BMW iX3 G08 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~45 km | - |
| 10 minutes | ~89 km | - |
| 20 minutes | ~179 km | - |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~306 km37 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 Q4 45 e-tron 210 kW arrives in 7h37 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.
Electric: 54,24 € (Q4 45 e-tron 210 kW) and 83,80 € (iX3 G08). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.