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iX M60 I20
619 ch · 111.5 kWh · 2022
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | iX M60 I20 | SQ6 Sportback e-tron | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h57 | 7h22 | 35 min · SQ6 Sportback e-tron |
| Charging stops | 3 stops | 2 stops | 1 stop · SQ6 Sportback e-tron |
| Cost of energy used | 95.30 € | 65.82 € | 29.48 € · SQ6 Sportback e-tron |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 2 stops totalling 21 min for the SQ6 Sportback e-tron versus 3 stops totalling 57 min for the iX M60 I20.
The official WLTP figures (23,3 kWh/100km for iX M60 I20 and 17,2 kWh/100km for SQ6 Sportback e-tron) 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 29,1 kWh/100km (iX M60 I20) and 21,5 kWh/100km (SQ6 Sportback e-tron). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
During the 21 minutes of charging for the SQ6 Sportback e-tron, range recovers by 408 km. During the 57 cumulative minutes for the iX M60 I20, range recovers by 461 km. Per minute: the SQ6 Sportback e-tron recovers 2,4× 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 Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech 130 (equivalent segment) consumes about 7,8 L/100km on the motorway at 130 km/h. At 1,9 €/L, this Paris → Marseille trip would cost ~112 €. That is 1,2× the electric cost of the iX M60 I20 and 1,7× that of the SQ6 Sportback e-tron. The gap narrows in winter but never reverses.
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Tournus, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 345 km | 100 kWh consumed | 0.058 €/km | 20.08 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Valence, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 141 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 153 km | 45 kWh consumed | 0.175 €/km | 26.76 € |
| Valence, A7 → Manosque, A51 | energy charged at Ionity 141 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 153 km | 45 kWh consumed | 0.175 €/km | 26.76 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 142 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 124 km | 36 kWh consumed | 0.175 €/km | 21.70 € |
| Trip total | 95.30 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Limonest, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 397 km | 85 kWh consumed | 0.043 €/km | 17.09 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 253 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 177 km | 38 kWh consumed | 0.129 €/km | 22.78 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 229 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 201 km | 43 kWh consumed | 0.129 €/km | 25.95 € |
| Trip total | 65.82 € |
| Charging stop duration | BMW iX M60 I20 | Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | - | ~73 km |
| 10 minutes | - | ~147 km |
| 20 minutes | - | ~293 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | - | ~309 km · 23 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 SQ6 Sportback e-tron arrives in 7h22 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: 95,30 € (iX M60 I20) and 65,82 € (SQ6 Sportback e-tron). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.