TeslaBEV
Model S Plaid
1020 ch · 100 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
| Model S Plaid | S3 Sedan | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h19−2 min | 7h21 |
| Charging stops | 2 stops−2 stops | 4 stops |
| Total cost | 56,73 €−406,49 € | 463,22 € |
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 Model S Plaid (electric) makes 2 stops totalling 18 min, the S3 Sedan (combustion) 4 stops totalling 20 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 56,73 € for Model S Plaid versus 463,22 € for S3 Sedan.
The official WLTP figures (18,7 kWh/100km for Model S Plaid and 8,4 L/100km for S3 Sedan) 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 19,9 kWh/100km (Model S Plaid) and 29,4 L/100km (S3 Sedan). 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 → Limonest, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,20 €/kWh | 451 km90 kWh consumed | 0,040 €/km | 18,01 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Supercharger 240 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 201 km40 kWh consumed | 0,119 €/km | 24,00 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Supercharger 229 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 123 km25 kWh consumed | 0,120 €/km | 14,72 € |
| Trip total | 56,73 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Auxerre, A6fuel · 2,03 €/L | 168 km50 L consumed | 0,599 €/km | 100,63 € |
| Auxerre, A6 → Tournus, A6fuel · 2,03 €/L | 168 km50 L consumed | 0,599 €/km | 100,63 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Valence, A7fuel · 2,03 €/L | 168 km50 L consumed | 0,599 €/km | 100,63 € |
| Valence, A7 → Manosque, A51fuel · 2,03 €/L | 168 km50 L consumed | 0,599 €/km | 100,63 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseillefuel · 2,03 €/L | 102 km30 L consumed | 0,595 €/km | 60,69 € |
| Trip total | 463,22 € | ||
How many kilometres do you recover depending on the time spent at the charger? Comparison at nominal peak power.
| Charging stop duration | Tesla Model S Plaid | Audi S3 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~73 km | - |
| 10 minutes | ~146 km | - |
| 20 minutes | ~293 km | - |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~351 km26 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 S Plaid arrives in 7h19 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: 56,73 € (Model S Plaid) and 463,22 € (S3 Sedan). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.