BMWBEV
iX xDrive50 I20
523 ch · 105.2 kWh · 2023
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | iX xDrive50 I20 | SQ6 SUV e-tron | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h36 | 7h33 | 3 min · SQ6 SUV e-tron |
| Charging stops | 2 stops | 2 stops | Same |
| Cost of energy used | 76.06 € | 56.52 € | 19.54 € · SQ6 SUV e-tron |
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 SQ6 SUV e-tron versus 2 stops totalling 35 min for the iX xDrive50 I20.
The official WLTP figures (21,1 kWh/100km for iX xDrive50 I20 and 15,6 kWh/100km for SQ6 SUV 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 24,5 kWh/100km (iX xDrive50 I20) and 19,5 kWh/100km (SQ6 SUV e-tron). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
During the 32 minutes of charging for the SQ6 SUV e-tron, range recovers by 367 km. During the 35 cumulative minutes for the iX xDrive50 I20, range recovers by 419 km. Per minute: the SQ6 SUV e-tron recovers 1,0× faster. The gap is less pronounced but accumulates over long distances.
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 1,5× the electric cost of the iX xDrive50 I20 and 2,0× that of the SQ6 SUV e-tron. 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 | 386 km | 95 kWh consumed | 0.049 €/km | 18.95 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 180 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 172 km | 42 kWh consumed | 0.147 €/km | 25.25 € |
| Valence, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 165 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 217 km | 53 kWh consumed | 0.147 €/km | 31.87 € |
| Trip total | 76.06 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Limonest, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 438 km | 85 kWh consumed | 0.039 €/km | 17.09 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 134 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 195 km | 38 kWh consumed | 0.117 €/km | 22.78 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 134 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 142 km | 28 kWh consumed | 0.117 €/km | 16.65 € |
| Trip total | 56.52 € |
| Charging stop duration | BMW iX xDrive50 I20 | Audi SQ6 SUV e-tron |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~46 km | - |
| 10 minutes | ~93 km | - |
| 20 minutes | ~186 km | - |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~301 km · 35 min | ~341 km · 21 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 SUV 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: 76,06 € (iX xDrive50 I20) and 56,52 € (SQ6 SUV 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.