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225xe Active Tourer F44
220 ch · 8.8 kWh · 2020
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
| 225xe Active Tourer F44 | 220d Active Tourer G42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h11 | 7h06−5 min |
| Charging stops | 2 stops | 1 stop−1 stop |
| Total cost | 149,04 € | 90,68 €−58,36 € |
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 220d Active Tourer G42 (hybrid) makes 1 stop of 5 min, the 225xe Active Tourer F44 (plug-in hybrid) 2 stops totalling 10 min. Road safety reminder: on a trip of this duration, it is recommended to stop for at least 51 min total (17 min every 2h). The energy cost is 149,04 € for 225xe Active Tourer F44 versus 90,68 € for 220d Active Tourer G42.
The official WLTP figures (100,0 kWh/100km for 225xe Active Tourer F44 and 4,9 L/100km for 220d Active Tourer G42) 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 9,6 L/100km (225xe Active Tourer F44) and 5,9 L/100km (220d Active Tourer G42). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
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 0.18 €/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.
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 · 0,21 €/kWh | 52 km52 kWh consumed | 0,210 €/km | 10,92 € |
| Paris → Limonest, A6fuel · 1,99 €/L | 338 km32 L consumed | 0,191 €/km | 64,48 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Manosque, A51fuel · 1,99 €/L | 338 km32 L consumed | 0,191 €/km | 64,48 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseillefuel · 1,99 €/L | 48 km5 L consumed | 0,191 €/km | 9,17 € |
| Trip total | 149,04 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Manosque, A51fuel · 1,99 €/L | 689 km40 L consumed | 0,117 €/km | 80,59 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseillefuel · 1,99 €/L | 86 km5 L consumed | 0,117 €/km | 10,09 € |
| Trip total | 90,68 € | ||
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On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the 220d Active Tourer G42 arrives in 7h06 with 1 stop.
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: 149,04 € (225xe Active Tourer F44) and 90,68 € (220d Active Tourer G42). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.