AudiBEV
Q4 45 e-tron 210 kW
286 ch · 77 kWh · 2023
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
| Q4 45 e-tron 210 kW | P7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h37−40 min | 8h17 |
| Charging stops | 2 stops−1 stop | 3 stops |
| Total cost | 44,84 €−9,27 € | 54,11 € |
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 3 stops totalling 76 min for the P7.
The official WLTP figures (14,1 kWh/100km for Q4 45 e-tron 210 kW and 16,8 kWh/100km for P7) 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 20,2 kWh/100km (P7). 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 76 cumulative minutes for the P7, range recovers by 469 km. Per minute: the Q4 45 e-tron 210 kW recovers 1,8× 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 2,5× the electric cost of the Q4 45 e-tron 210 kW and 2,1× that of the P7. 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 · 0,21 €/kWh | 393 km69 kWh consumed | 0,037 €/km | 14,55 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 132 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 175 km31 kWh consumed | 0,079 €/km | 13,86 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 119 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 207 km36 kWh consumed | 0,079 €/km | 16,42 € |
| Trip total | 44,84 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Tournus, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,21 €/kWh | 335 km68 kWh consumed | 0,042 €/km | 14,17 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Ionity 75 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 149 km30 kWh consumed | 0,091 €/km | 13,50 € |
| Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 75 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 149 km30 kWh consumed | 0,091 €/km | 13,50 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 72 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 143 km29 kWh consumed | 0,090 €/km | 12,93 € |
| Trip total | 54,11 € | ||
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 | Xpeng P7 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~45 km | ~23 km |
| 10 minutes | ~89 km | ~46 km |
| 20 minutes | ~179 km | ~93 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~306 km37 min | ~260 km61 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: 44,84 € (Q4 45 e-tron 210 kW) and 54,11 € (P7). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.