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 | EV6 AWD Long Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h33−28 min | 8h01 |
| Charging stops | 2 stops−2 stops | 4 stops |
| Total cost | 47,51 €−11,49 € | 59,00 € |
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 32 min for the S6 Sportback e-tron versus 4 stops totalling 61 min for the EV6 AWD Long Range.
The official WLTP figures (16,5 kWh/100km for S6 Sportback e-tron and 17,2 kWh/100km for EV6 AWD Long Range) 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 21,5 kWh/100km (EV6 AWD Long Range). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
During the 32 minutes of charging for the S6 Sportback e-tron, range recovers by 368 km. During the 61 cumulative minutes for the EV6 AWD Long Range, range recovers by 495 km. Per minute: the S6 Sportback e-tron recovers 1,4× faster. The gap is less pronounced but accumulates over long distances.
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 2,4× the electric cost of the S6 Sportback e-tron and 1,9× that of the EV6 AWD Long Range. 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 · 0,21 €/kWh | 436 km85 kWh consumed | 0,041 €/km | 17,84 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 133 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 194 km38 kWh consumed | 0,088 €/km | 16,99 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 136 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 145 km28 kWh consumed | 0,087 €/km | 12,68 € |
| Trip total | 47,51 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Tournus, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,21 €/kWh | 310 km67 kWh consumed | 0,045 €/km | 13,99 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Limonest, A6energy charged at Ionity 104 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 138 km30 kWh consumed | 0,097 €/km | 13,32 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 104 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 138 km30 kWh consumed | 0,097 €/km | 13,32 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Ionity 104 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 138 km30 kWh consumed | 0,097 €/km | 13,32 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 106 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 52 km11 kWh consumed | 0,097 €/km | 5,05 € |
| Trip total | 59,00 € | ||
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 | Kia EV6 AWD Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| 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 S6 Sportback e-tron arrives in 7h33 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: 47,51 € (S6 Sportback e-tron) and 59,00 € (EV6 AWD Long Range). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.