AudiBEV
SQ6 SUV e-tron
509 ch · 94.9 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
| SQ6 SUV e-tron | i5 eDrive40 G60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h33 | 7h22−11 min |
| Charging stops | 2 stops | 2 stops |
| Total cost | 56,52 € | 49,80 €−6,72 € |
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 21 min for the i5 eDrive40 G60 versus 2 stops totalling 32 min for the SQ6 SUV e-tron.
The official WLTP figures (15,6 kWh/100km for SQ6 SUV e-tron and 18,0 kWh/100km for i5 eDrive40 G60) 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 (SQ6 SUV e-tron) and 16,5 kWh/100km (i5 eDrive40 G60). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
During the 21 minutes of charging for the i5 eDrive40 G60, range recovers by 397 km. During the 32 cumulative minutes for the SQ6 SUV e-tron, range recovers by 367 km. Per minute: the i5 eDrive40 G60 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 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 2,0× the electric cost of the SQ6 SUV e-tron and 2,2× that of the i5 eDrive40 G60. 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 | 438 km85 kWh consumed | 0,039 €/km | 17,09 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 134 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 195 km38 kWh consumed | 0,117 €/km | 22,78 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 134 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 142 km28 kWh consumed | 0,117 €/km | 16,65 € |
| Trip total | 56,52 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Limonest, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,20 €/kWh | 408 km67 kWh consumed | 0,033 €/km | 13,47 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 199 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 181 km30 kWh consumed | 0,099 €/km | 17,95 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 178 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 186 km31 kWh consumed | 0,099 €/km | 18,38 € |
| Trip total | 49,80 € | ||
How many kilometres do you recover depending on the time spent at the charger? Comparison at nominal peak power.
| Charging stop duration | Audi SQ6 SUV e-tron | BMW i5 eDrive40 G60 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | - | ~72 km |
| 10 minutes | - | ~145 km |
| 20 minutes | - | ~290 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~341 km21 min | ~317 km24 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 i5 eDrive40 G60 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: 56,52 € (SQ6 SUV e-tron) and 49,80 € (i5 eDrive40 G60). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.