AudiBEV
S6 Sportback e-tron
543 ch · 94.4 kWh · 2026
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | S6 Sportback e-tron | Model 3 Performance | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h33 | 7h24 | 9 min · Model 3 Performance |
| Charging stops | 2 stops | 3 stops | 1 stop · S6 Sportback e-tron |
| Cost of energy used | 56.56 € | 64.37 € | 7.81 € · S6 Sportback e-tron |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 3 stops totalling 23 min for the Model 3 Performance 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 16,6 kWh/100km for Model 3 Performance) 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 19,6 kWh/100km (Model 3 Performance). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.
During the 23 minutes of charging for the Model 3 Performance, range recovers by 464 km. During the 32 cumulative minutes for the S6 Sportback e-tron, range recovers by 368 km. Per minute: the Model 3 Performance recovers 1,8× 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 1,8× that of the Model 3 Performance. The gap narrows in winter but never reverses.
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Limonest, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 436 km | 85 kWh consumed | 0.039 €/km | 17.00 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 133 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 194 km | 38 kWh consumed | 0.117 €/km | 22.66 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 136 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 145 km | 28 kWh consumed | 0.117 €/km | 16.90 € |
| Trip total | 56.56 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Tournus, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 340 km | 67 kWh consumed | 0.039 €/km | 13.33 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Valence, A7 | energy charged at Supercharger 254 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 151 km | 30 kWh consumed | 0.118 €/km | 17.76 € |
| Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Supercharger 254 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 151 km | 30 kWh consumed | 0.118 €/km | 17.76 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Supercharger 238 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 132 km | 26 kWh consumed | 0.118 €/km | 15.52 € |
| Trip total | 64.37 € |
| Charging stop duration | Audi S6 Sportback e-tron | Tesla Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | - | ~75 km |
| 10 minutes | - | ~149 km |
| 20 minutes | - | ~298 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | - | ~265 km · 19 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 3 Performance arrives in 7h24 with 3 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.
On this trip, the energy used costs 56.56 € (S6 Sportback e-tron) and 64.37 € (Model 3 Performance). For reference, an equivalent BMW 530i (~8.0 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in fuel.