BMWBEV
i5 eDrive40 G60
313 ch · 74.8 kWh · 2025
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
| i5 eDrive40 G60 | i4 eDrive35 G26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h22−22 min | 7h44 |
| Charging stops | 2 stops−2 stops | 4 stops |
| Total cost | 41,39 €−21,96 € | 63,35 € |
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 21 min for the i5 eDrive40 G60 versus 4 stops totalling 43 min for the i4 eDrive35 G26.
The official WLTP figures (18,0 kWh/100km for i5 eDrive40 G60 and 18,6 kWh/100km for i4 eDrive35 G26) 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 16,5 kWh/100km (i5 eDrive40 G60) and 22,3 kWh/100km (i4 eDrive35 G26). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
During the 21 minutes of charging for the i5 eDrive40 G60, range recovers by 397 km. During the 43 cumulative minutes for the i4 eDrive35 G26, range recovers by 535 km. Per minute: the i5 eDrive40 G60 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 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 2,8× the electric cost of the i5 eDrive40 G60 and 1,8× that of the i4 eDrive35 G26. 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 | 408 km67 kWh consumed | 0,035 €/km | 14,14 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 199 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 181 km30 kWh consumed | 0,074 €/km | 13,46 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 178 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 186 km31 kWh consumed | 0,074 €/km | 13,79 € |
| Trip total | 41,39 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Beaune, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,21 €/kWh | 271 km60 kWh consumed | 0,047 €/km | 12,68 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Limonest, A6energy charged at Ionity 179 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 120 km27 kWh consumed | 0,101 €/km | 12,08 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Ionity 179 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 120 km27 kWh consumed | 0,101 €/km | 12,08 € |
| Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 179 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 120 km27 kWh consumed | 0,101 €/km | 12,08 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 155 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 144 km32 kWh consumed | 0,100 €/km | 14,43 € |
| Trip total | 63,35 € | ||
How many kilometres do you recover depending on the time spent at the charger? Comparison at nominal peak power.
| Charging stop duration | BMW i5 eDrive40 G60 | BMW i4 eDrive35 G26 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~72 km | ~47 km |
| 10 minutes | ~145 km | ~94 km |
| 20 minutes | ~290 km | ~188 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~317 km24 min | ~210 km24 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 i5 eDrive40 G60 arrives in 7h22 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: 41,39 € (i5 eDrive40 G60) and 63,35 € (i4 eDrive35 G26). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.