BMWBEV
i3s I01
184 ch · 37.9 kWh · 2018
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | i3s I01 | Megane E-Tech Electric 130 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 9h | 7h55 | 65 min · Megane E-Tech Electric 130 |
| Charging stops | 7 stops | 7 stops | Same |
| Cost of energy used | 67.83 € | 70.42 € | 2.59 € · i3s I01 |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 7 stops totalling 54 min for the Megane E-Tech Electric 130 versus 7 stops totalling 119 min for the i3s I01.
The official WLTP figures (14,6 kWh/100km for i3s I01 and 15,2 kWh/100km for Megane E-Tech Electric 130) 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 17,5 kWh/100km (i3s I01) and 18,2 kWh/100km (Megane E-Tech Electric 130). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.
During the 54 minutes of charging for the Megane E-Tech Electric 130, range recovers by 609 km. During the 119 cumulative minutes for the i3s I01, range recovers by 611 km. Per minute: the Megane E-Tech Electric 130 recovers 2,2× 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 308 1.2 PureTech 130 (equivalent segment) consumes about 6,8 L/100km on the motorway at 130 km/h. At 1,9 €/L, this Paris → Marseille trip would cost ~97 €. That is 1,4× the electric cost of the i3s I01 and 1,4× that of the Megane E-Tech Electric 130. The gap narrows in winter but never reverses.
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Auxerre, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 195 km | 34 kWh consumed | 0.035 €/km | 6.83 € |
| Auxerre, A6 → Beaune, A6 | energy charged at Ionity 54 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 87 km | 15 kWh consumed | 0.105 €/km | 9.10 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Tournus, A6 | energy charged at Ionity 54 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 87 km | 15 kWh consumed | 0.105 €/km | 9.10 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Limonest, A6 | energy charged at Ionity 54 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 87 km | 15 kWh consumed | 0.105 €/km | 9.10 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 54 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 87 km | 15 kWh consumed | 0.105 €/km | 9.10 € |
| Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 54 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 87 km | 15 kWh consumed | 0.105 €/km | 9.10 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51 | energy charged at Ionity 54 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 87 km | 15 kWh consumed | 0.105 €/km | 9.10 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 53 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 61 km | 11 kWh consumed | 0.105 €/km | 6.43 € |
| Trip total | 67.83 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Beaune, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 197 km | 36 kWh consumed | 0.037 €/km | 7.20 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Beaune, A6 | energy charged at Ionity 120 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 88 km | 16 kWh consumed | 0.109 €/km | 9.60 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Tournus, A6 | energy charged at Ionity 120 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 88 km | 16 kWh consumed | 0.109 €/km | 9.60 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Limonest, A6 | energy charged at Ionity 120 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 88 km | 16 kWh consumed | 0.109 €/km | 9.60 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 120 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 88 km | 16 kWh consumed | 0.109 €/km | 9.60 € |
| Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 120 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 88 km | 16 kWh consumed | 0.109 €/km | 9.60 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51 | energy charged at Ionity 120 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 88 km | 16 kWh consumed | 0.109 €/km | 9.60 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 127 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 51 km | 9 kWh consumed | 0.110 €/km | 5.62 € |
| Trip total | 70.42 € |
| Charging stop duration | BMW i3s I01 | Renault Megane E-Tech Electric 130 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | - | ~42 km |
| 10 minutes | - | ~83 km |
| 20 minutes | - | ~166 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | - | ~154 km · 20 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 Megane E-Tech Electric 130 arrives in 7h55 with 7 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 67.83 € (i3s I01) and 70.42 € (Megane E-Tech Electric 130). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130 (~6.8 L/100 km) would cost about 97 € in fuel.