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 | 4 Trophy AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h33−39 min | 8h12 |
| Charging stops | 2 stops−2 stops | 4 stops |
| Cost of energy used | 56.56 €−13.20 € | 69.76 € |
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 71 min for the 4 Trophy AWD.
The official WLTP figures (16,5 kWh/100km for S6 Sportback e-tron and 16,5 kWh/100km for 4 Trophy AWD) 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 19,8 kWh/100km (4 Trophy AWD). 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 71 cumulative minutes for the 4 Trophy AWD, range recovers by 523 km. Per minute: the S6 Sportback e-tron recovers 1,6× 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 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 1,6× that of the 4 Trophy AWD. 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 → Beaune, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,20 €/kWh | 282 km56 kWh consumed | 0,040 €/km | 11,17 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Limonest, A6energy charged at Ionity 88 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 125 km25 kWh consumed | 0,119 €/km | 14,88 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Ionity 88 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 125 km25 kWh consumed | 0,119 €/km | 14,88 € |
| Valence, A7 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Ionity 88 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 125 km25 kWh consumed | 0,119 €/km | 14,88 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 83 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 117 km23 kWh consumed | 0,119 €/km | 13,95 € |
| Trip total | 69,76 € | ||
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 | MG 4 Trophy AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 56,56 € (S6 Sportback e-tron) and 69,76 € (4 Trophy AWD). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.