AudiBEV
S6 Sportback e-tron
543 ch · 94.4 kWh · 2026
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
| S6 Sportback e-tron | 545e xDrive G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h33 | 7h11−22 min |
| Charging stops | 2 stops | 2 stops |
| Total cost | 56,56 €−119,85 € | 176,41 € |
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 10 min for the 545e xDrive G30 versus 2 stops totalling 32 min for the S6 Sportback e-tron.
The official WLTP figures (16,5 kWh/100km for S6 Sportback e-tron and 22,9 kWh/100km for 545e xDrive G30) 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 19,5 kWh/100km (S6 Sportback e-tron) and 11,8 L/100km (545e xDrive G30). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
A BMW 530i (equivalent segment) consumes about 8,0 L/100km on the motorway at 130 km/h. At 1,9 €/L, this Paris → Marseille trip would cost ~115 €. That is 2,0× the electric cost of the S6 Sportback e-tron and 0,7× that of the 545e xDrive G30. 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 · 0,20 €/kWh | 436 km85 kWh consumed | 0,039 €/km | 17,00 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 133 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 194 km38 kWh consumed | 0,117 €/km | 22,66 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 136 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 145 km28 kWh consumed | 0,117 €/km | 16,90 € |
| Trip total | 56,56 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Limonest, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,20 €/kWh | 49 km11 kWh consumed | 0,046 €/km | 2,25 € |
| Paris → Limonest, A6fuel · 2,03 €/L | 351 km41 L consumed | 0,240 €/km | 84,17 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Aix-en-Provence, A7fuel · 2,03 €/L | 351 km41 L consumed | 0,240 €/km | 84,17 € |
| Aix-en-Provence, A7 → Marseillefuel · 2,03 €/L | 24 km3 L consumed | 0,243 €/km | 5,83 € |
| Trip total | 176,41 € | ||
How many kilometres do you recover depending on the time spent at the charger? Comparison at nominal peak power.
| Charging stop duration | Audi S6 Sportback e-tron | BMW 545e xDrive G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | - | - |
| 10 minutes | - | - |
| 20 minutes | - | - |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | - | - |
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543 ch · 94.4 kWh · 2026
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The advantage comes from the combo real range + charging speed. On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the 545e xDrive G30 arrives in 7h11 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: 56,56 € (S6 Sportback e-tron) and 176,41 € (545e xDrive G30). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.