TeslaBEV
Model S Performance
778 ch · 100 kWh · 2019
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 Performance | i3s (120 Ah) I01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h20−100 min | 9h |
| Charging stops | 2 stops−5 stops | 7 stops |
| Total cost | 50,00 €−2,91 € | 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: 2 stops totalling 19 min for the Model S Performance versus 7 stops totalling 119 min for the i3s (120 Ah) I01.
The official WLTP figures (19,3 kWh/100km for Model S Performance 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 20,5 kWh/100km (Model S Performance) and 17,5 kWh/100km (i3s (120 Ah) I01). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
During the 19 minutes of charging for the Model S Performance, range recovers by 367 km. During the 119 cumulative minutes for the i3s (120 Ah) I01, range recovers by 611 km. Per minute: the Model S Performance 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 2,3× the electric cost of the Model S Performance 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 → Limonest, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,21 €/kWh | 438 km90 kWh consumed | 0,043 €/km | 18,90 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Supercharger 240 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 195 km40 kWh consumed | 0,092 €/km | 18,00 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Supercharger 235 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 142 km29 kWh consumed | 0,092 €/km | 13,10 € |
| Trip total | 50,00 € | ||
| 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 Performance | BMW i3s (120 Ah) I01 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~71 km | — |
| 10 minutes | ~142 km | — |
| 20 minutes | ~284 km | — |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~341 km26 min | — |
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778 ch · 100 kWh · 2019
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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 Performance arrives in 7h20 with 2 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.
Electric: 50,00 € (Model S Performance) 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.