BMWBEV
i3 I01
170 ch · 37.9 kWh · 2018
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | i3 I01 | 5 E-Tech Electric 150 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 8h41 | 8h05 | 36 min · 5 E-Tech Electric 150 |
| Charging stops | 6 stops | 5 stops | 1 stop · 5 E-Tech Electric 150 |
| Cost of energy used | 58.24 € | 64.84 € | 6.60 € · i3 I01 |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 5 stops totalling 64 min for the 5 E-Tech Electric 150 versus 6 stops totalling 100 min for the i3 I01.
The official WLTP figures (13,1 kWh/100km for i3 I01 and 14,9 kWh/100km for 5 E-Tech Electric 150) 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 15,5 kWh/100km (i3 I01) and 17,6 kWh/100km (5 E-Tech Electric 150). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.
During the 64 minutes of charging for the 5 E-Tech Electric 150, range recovers by 564 km. During the 100 cumulative minutes for the i3 I01, range recovers by 583 km. Per minute: the 5 E-Tech Electric 150 recovers 1,5× 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 208 1.2 PureTech 100 (equivalent segment) consumes about 6,2 L/100km on the motorway at 130 km/h. At 1,9 €/L, this Paris → Marseille trip would cost ~89 €. That is 1,5× the electric cost of the i3 I01 and 1,4× that of the 5 E-Tech Electric 150. The gap narrows in winter but never reverses.
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Beaune, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 221 km | 34 kWh consumed | 0.031 €/km | 6.83 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Tournus, A6 | energy charged at Ionity 54 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 98 km | 15 kWh consumed | 0.093 €/km | 9.10 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Limonest, A6 | energy charged at Ionity 54 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 98 km | 15 kWh consumed | 0.093 €/km | 9.10 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 54 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 98 km | 15 kWh consumed | 0.093 €/km | 9.10 € |
| Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 54 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 98 km | 15 kWh consumed | 0.093 €/km | 9.10 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51 | energy charged at Ionity 54 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 98 km | 15 kWh consumed | 0.093 €/km | 9.10 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 54 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 64 km | 10 kWh consumed | 0.093 €/km | 5.93 € |
| Trip total | 58.24 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Beaune, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 241 km | 42 kWh consumed | 0.035 €/km | 8.46 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Tournus, A6 | energy charged at Ionity 94 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 107 km | 19 kWh consumed | 0.105 €/km | 11.28 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Limonest, A6 | energy charged at Ionity 94 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 107 km | 19 kWh consumed | 0.105 €/km | 11.28 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 94 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 107 km | 19 kWh consumed | 0.105 €/km | 11.28 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51 | energy charged at Ionity 94 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 107 km | 19 kWh consumed | 0.105 €/km | 11.28 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 90 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 107 km | 19 kWh consumed | 0.105 €/km | 11.26 € |
| Trip total | 64.84 € |
| Charging stop duration | BMW i3 I01 | Renault 5 E-Tech Electric 150 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | - | ~33 km |
| 10 minutes | - | ~66 km |
| 20 minutes | - | ~133 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | - | ~187 km · 30 min |
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170 ch · 37.9 kWh · 2018
150 ch · 47 kWh · 2024
The advantage comes from the combo real range + charging speed. On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the 5 E-Tech Electric 150 arrives in 8h05 with 5 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.
On this trip, the energy used costs 58.24 € (i3 I01) and 64.84 € (5 E-Tech Electric 150). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 100 (~6.2 L/100 km) would cost about 89 € in fuel.