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545e xDrive G30
394 ch · 11.2 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
| 545e xDrive G30 | X3 M40d G01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h11 | 7h01−10 min |
| Charging stops | 2 stops | 0 stops−2 stops |
| Total cost | 176,41 € | 81,93 €−94,48 € |
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 X3 M40d G01 (hybrid) makes no stop, the 545e xDrive G30 (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 176,41 € for 545e xDrive G30 versus 81,93 € for X3 M40d G01.
The official WLTP figures (22,9 kWh/100km for 545e xDrive G30 and 6,0 L/100km for X3 M40d G01) 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 11,8 L/100km (545e xDrive G30) and 5,2 L/100km (X3 M40d G01). 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 · 0,20 €/kWh | 49 km11 kWh consumed | 0,046 €/km | 2,25 € |
| Paris → Limonest, A6fuel · 2,03 €/L | 351 km41 L consumed | 0,240 €/km | 84,17 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Aix-en-Provence, A7fuel · 2,03 €/L | 351 km41 L consumed | 0,240 €/km | 84,17 € |
| Aix-en-Provence, A7 → Marseillefuel · 2,03 €/L | 24 km3 L consumed | 0,243 €/km | 5,83 € |
| Trip total | 176,41 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Marseillefuel · 2,03 €/L | 775 km40 L consumed | 0,106 €/km | 81,93 € |
| Trip total | 81,93 € | ||
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On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the X3 M40d G01 arrives in 7h01 with 0 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: 176,41 € (545e xDrive G30) and 81,93 € (X3 M40d G01). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.