AudiDiesel
Q8 SUV
231 ch · 2026
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | Q8 SUV | EX40 Single Motor | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h06 | 7h49 | 43 min · Q8 SUV |
| Charging stops | 1 stop | 3 stops | 2 stops · Q8 SUV |
| Cost of energy used | 187.09 € | 65.03 € | 122.06 € · EX40 Single Motor |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The Q8 SUV (combustion) makes 1 stop of 5 min, the EX40 Single Motor (electric) 3 stops totalling 48 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 187,09 € for Q8 SUV versus 65,03 € for EX40 Single Motor.
The official WLTP figures (8,9 L/100km for Q8 SUV and 18,6 kWh/100km for EX40 Single Motor) 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 11,1 L/100km (Q8 SUV) and 20,1 kWh/100km (EX40 Single Motor). 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 0.20 €/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 → Montélimar, A7 | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 607 km | 68 L consumed | 0.241 €/km | 146.47 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseille | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 168 km | 19 L consumed | 0.242 €/km | 40.62 € |
| Trip total | 187.09 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Tournus, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 354 km | 71 kWh consumed | 0.040 €/km | 14.23 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Valence, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 112 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 157 km | 32 kWh consumed | 0.121 €/km | 18.96 € |
| Valence, A7 → Manosque, A51 | energy charged at Ionity 112 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 157 km | 32 kWh consumed | 0.121 €/km | 18.96 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 110 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 107 km | 21 kWh consumed | 0.120 €/km | 12.88 € |
| Trip total | 65.03 € |
| Charging stop duration | Audi Q8 SUV | Volvo EX40 Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | - | - |
| 10 minutes | - | - |
| 20 minutes | - | - |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | - | - |
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The advantage comes from the combo real range + charging speed. On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the Q8 SUV arrives in 7h06 with 1 fuel 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.
On this trip, the energy used costs 187.09 € (Q8 SUV) and 65.03 € (EX40 Single Motor). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech 130 (~7.8 L/100 km) would cost about 112 € in fuel.