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Model Y Long Range AWD
384 ch · 75 kWh · 2020
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
| Model Y Long Range AWD | Q6 Sportback e-tron | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h21−24 min | 7h45 |
| Charging stops | 3 stops | 2 stops−1 stop |
| Total cost | 47,31 €−2,77 € | 50,08 € |
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: 3 stops totalling 20 min for the Model Y Long Range AWD versus 2 stops totalling 45 min for the Q6 Sportback e-tron.
The official WLTP figures (16,9 kWh/100km for Model Y Long Range AWD and 15,6 kWh/100km for Q6 Sportback e-tron) 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 18,2 kWh/100km (Model Y Long Range AWD) and 19,5 kWh/100km (Q6 Sportback e-tron). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
During the 20 minutes of charging for the Model Y Long Range AWD, range recovers by 435 km. During the 45 cumulative minutes for the Q6 Sportback e-tron, range recovers by 422 km. Per minute: the Model Y Long Range AWD recovers 2,3× 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 2,4× the electric cost of the Model Y Long Range AWD and 2,2× that of the Q6 Sportback e-tron. 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 → Tournus, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,21 €/kWh | 371 km68 kWh consumed | 0,038 €/km | 14,17 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Supercharger 225 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 165 km30 kWh consumed | 0,082 €/km | 13,50 € |
| Valence, A7 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Supercharger 225 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 165 km30 kWh consumed | 0,082 €/km | 13,50 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Supercharger 229 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 75 km14 kWh consumed | 0,082 €/km | 6,13 € |
| Trip total | 47,31 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Limonest, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,21 €/kWh | 383 km75 kWh consumed | 0,041 €/km | 15,69 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Ionity 117 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 170 km33 kWh consumed | 0,088 €/km | 14,94 € |
| Valence, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 105 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 222 km43 kWh consumed | 0,088 €/km | 19,45 € |
| Trip total | 50,08 € | ||
How many kilometres do you recover depending on the time spent at the charger? Comparison at nominal peak power.
| Charging stop duration | Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~80 km | — |
| 10 minutes | ~160 km | — |
| 20 minutes | ~320 km | — |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~288 km19 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 Model Y Long Range AWD arrives in 7h21 with 3 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: 47,31 € (Model Y Long Range AWD) and 50,08 € (Q6 Sportback e-tron). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.