TeslaBEV
Model S Long Range
670 ch · 100 kWh · 2021
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
| Model S Long Range | i3s (120 Ah) I01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h17−103 min | 9h |
| Charging stops | 1 stop−6 stops | 7 stops |
| Total cost | 41,91 €−11,00 € | 52,91 € |
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 gap is built at the stops: 1 stop of 16 min for the Model S Long Range versus 7 stops totalling 119 min for the i3s (120 Ah) I01.
The official WLTP figures (17,5 kWh/100km for Model S Long Range and 14,6 kWh/100km for i3s (120 Ah) I01) 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 18,2 kWh/100km (Model S Long Range) and 17,5 kWh/100km (i3s (120 Ah) I01). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
During the 16 minutes of charging for the Model S Long Range, range recovers by 311 km. During the 119 cumulative minutes for the i3s (120 Ah) I01, range recovers by 611 km. Per minute: the Model S Long Range recovers 3,8× 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 BMW 530i (equivalent segment) consumes about 8,0 L/100km on the motorway at 130 km/h. At 1,9 €/L, this Paris → Marseille trip would cost ~115 €. That is 2,7× the electric cost of the Model S Long Range and 2,2× that of the i3s (120 Ah) I01. The gap narrows in winter but never reverses.
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 → Valence, A7initial energy charged at home · 0,21 €/kWh | 494 km90 kWh consumed | 0,038 €/km | 18,90 € |
| Valence, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Supercharger 212 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 281 km51 kWh consumed | 0,082 €/km | 23,01 € |
| Trip total | 41,91 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Auxerre, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,21 €/kWh | 195 km34 kWh consumed | 0,037 €/km | 7,16 € |
| Auxerre, A6 → Beaune, A6energy charged at Ionity 54 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 87 km15 kWh consumed | 0,078 €/km | 6,82 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Tournus, A6energy charged at Ionity 54 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 87 km15 kWh consumed | 0,078 €/km | 6,82 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Limonest, A6energy charged at Ionity 54 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 87 km15 kWh consumed | 0,078 €/km | 6,82 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Ionity 54 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 87 km15 kWh consumed | 0,078 €/km | 6,82 € |
| Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 54 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 87 km15 kWh consumed | 0,078 €/km | 6,82 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Ionity 54 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 87 km15 kWh consumed | 0,078 €/km | 6,82 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 53 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 61 km11 kWh consumed | 0,079 €/km | 4,82 € |
| Trip total | 52,91 € | ||
How many kilometres do you recover depending on the time spent at the charger? Comparison at nominal peak power.
| Charging stop duration | Tesla Model S Long Range | BMW i3s (120 Ah) I01 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~80 km | - |
| 10 minutes | ~160 km | - |
| 20 minutes | ~320 km | - |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~384 km26 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 Model S Long Range arrives in 7h17 with 1 charging 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: 41,91 € (Model S Long Range) and 52,91 € (i3s (120 Ah) I01). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.