TeslaBEV
Model S Long Range
670 ch · 100 kWh · 2021
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | Model S Long Range | i4 M50 xDrive G26 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h17 | 7h37 | 20 min · Model S Long Range |
| Charging stops | 1 stop | 4 stops | 3 stops · Model S Long Range |
| Cost of energy used | 48.69 € | 80.88 € | 32.19 € · Model S Long Range |
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 4 stops totalling 36 min for the i4 M50 xDrive G26.
The official WLTP figures (17,5 kWh/100km for Model S Long Range and 19,7 kWh/100km for i4 M50 xDrive 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 18,2 kWh/100km (Model S Long Range) and 23,6 kWh/100km (i4 M50 xDrive G26). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.
During the 16 minutes of charging for the Model S Long Range, range recovers by 311 km. During the 36 cumulative minutes for the i4 M50 xDrive G26, range recovers by 499 km. Per minute: the Model S Long Range recovers 1,4× faster. The gap is less pronounced but accumulates over long distances.
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 2,4× the electric cost of the Model S Long Range and 1,4× that of the i4 M50 xDrive G26. The gap narrows in winter but never reverses.
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Valence, A7 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 494 km | 90 kWh consumed | 0.036 €/km | 18.01 € |
| Valence, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Supercharger 212 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 281 km | 51 kWh consumed | 0.109 €/km | 30.68 € |
| Trip total | 48.69 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Tournus, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 307 km | 73 kWh consumed | 0.047 €/km | 14.53 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Limonest, A6 | energy charged at Ionity 194 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 137 km | 32 kWh consumed | 0.141 €/km | 19.37 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 194 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 137 km | 32 kWh consumed | 0.141 €/km | 19.37 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51 | energy charged at Ionity 194 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 137 km | 32 kWh consumed | 0.141 €/km | 19.37 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 208 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 58 km | 14 kWh consumed | 0.142 €/km | 8.24 € |
| Trip total | 80.88 € |
| Charging stop duration | Tesla Model S Long Range | BMW i4 M50 xDrive G26 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~80 km | ~51 km |
| 10 minutes | ~160 km | ~101 km |
| 20 minutes | ~320 km | ~202 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~384 km · 26 min | ~239 km · 25 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: 48,69 € (Model S Long Range) and 80,88 € (i4 M50 xDrive G26). An equivalent BMW 530i (~8,0 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.