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Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron 150 kW
201 ch · 59 kWh · 2021
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 Sportback 40 e-tron 150 kW | X1 xDrive20d F48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h43 | 7h01−42 min |
| Charging stops | 5 stops | 0 stops−5 stops |
| Total cost | 59,62 €−17,49 € | 77,11 € |
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 X1 xDrive20d F48 (combustion) makes no stop, the Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron 150 kW (electric) 5 stops totalling 42 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 59,62 € for Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron 150 kW versus 77,11 € for X1 xDrive20d F48.
The official WLTP figures (16,6 kWh/100km for Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron 150 kW and 5,3 L/100km for X1 xDrive20d F48) 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 20,8 kWh/100km (Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron 150 kW) and 5,0 L/100km (X1 xDrive20d F48). 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 → Beaune, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,21 €/kWh | 256 km53 kWh consumed | 0,044 €/km | 11,15 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Tournus, A6energy charged at Ionity 157 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 114 km24 kWh consumed | 0,093 €/km | 10,62 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Ionity 157 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 114 km24 kWh consumed | 0,093 €/km | 10,62 € |
| Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 157 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 114 km24 kWh consumed | 0,093 €/km | 10,62 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Ionity 157 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 114 km24 kWh consumed | 0,093 €/km | 10,62 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 167 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 64 km13 kWh consumed | 0,094 €/km | 5,99 € |
| Trip total | 59,62 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Marseillefuel · 1,99 €/L | 775 km39 L consumed | 0,099 €/km | 77,11 € |
| Trip total | 77,11 € | ||
How many kilometres do you recover depending on the time spent at the charger? Comparison at nominal peak power.
| Charging stop duration | Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron 150 kW | BMW X1 xDrive20d F48 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~48 km | — |
| 10 minutes | ~96 km | — |
| 20 minutes | ~191 km | — |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~199 km22 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 X1 xDrive20d F48 arrives in 7h01 with 0 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: 59,62 € (Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron 150 kW) and 77,11 € (X1 xDrive20d F48). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.