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218d xDrive F44
150 ch · 2021
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | 218d xDrive F44 | Dolphin Active 70kW | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h01 | 8h20 | 79 min · 218d xDrive F44 |
| Charging stops | 0 stops | 5 stops | 5 stops · 218d xDrive F44 |
| Cost of energy used | 75.68 € | 53.74 € | 21.94 € · Dolphin Active 70kW |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The 218d xDrive F44 (combustion) makes no stop, the Dolphin Active 70kW (electric) 5 stops totalling 79 min. Road safety reminder: on a trip of this duration, it is recommended to stop for at least 68 min total (17 min every 2h). The energy cost is 75,68 € for 218d xDrive F44 versus 53,74 € for Dolphin Active 70kW.
The official WLTP figures (4,7 L/100km for 218d xDrive F44 and 13,8 kWh/100km for Dolphin Active 70kW) 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 4,5 L/100km (218d xDrive F44) and 14,9 kWh/100km (Dolphin Active 70kW). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.
On a 200 km round trip (e.g. a weekend getaway), the electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle completes the entire journey on home energy at 0.20 €/kWh - with no charging stop. The time advantage of the combustion car on long-distance motorways disappears entirely, and the economic advantage of electric strengthens considerably.
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Marseille | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 775 km | 35 L consumed | 0.098 €/km | 75.68 € |
| Trip total | 75.68 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Beaune, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 261 km | 39 kWh consumed | 0.030 €/km | 7.78 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Tournus, A6 | energy charged at Ionity 61 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 116 km | 17 kWh consumed | 0.089 €/km | 10.37 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Valence, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 61 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 116 km | 17 kWh consumed | 0.089 €/km | 10.37 € |
| Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 61 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 116 km | 17 kWh consumed | 0.089 €/km | 10.37 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51 | energy charged at Ionity 61 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 116 km | 17 kWh consumed | 0.089 €/km | 10.37 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 60 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 50 km | 7 kWh consumed | 0.090 €/km | 4.48 € |
| Trip total | 53.74 € |
| Charging stop duration | BMW 218d xDrive F44 | BYD Dolphin Active 70kW |
|---|---|---|
| 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 218d xDrive F44 arrives in 7h01 with 0 fuel 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 75.68 € (218d xDrive F44) and 53.74 € (Dolphin Active 70kW). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130 (~6.8 L/100 km) would cost about 97 € in fuel.