BMWBEV
i5 eDrive40 G60
313 ch · 74.8 kWh · 2025
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | i5 eDrive40 G60 | Megane E-Tech Electric | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h22 | 7h30 | 8 min · i5 eDrive40 G60 |
| Charging stops | 2 stops | 2 stops | Same |
| Cost of energy used | 49.80 € | 42.58 € | 7.22 € · Megane E-Tech Electric |
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 2 stops totalling 29 min for the Megane E-Tech Electric.
The official WLTP figures (18,0 kWh/100km for i5 eDrive40 G60 and 15,8 kWh/100km for Megane E-Tech Electric) 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 13,8 kWh/100km (Megane E-Tech Electric). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.
During the 21 minutes of charging for the i5 eDrive40 G60, range recovers by 397 km. During the 29 cumulative minutes for the Megane E-Tech Electric, range recovers by 414 km. Per minute: the i5 eDrive40 G60 recovers 1,3× 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 2,3× the electric cost of the i5 eDrive40 G60 and 2,7× that of the Megane E-Tech Electric. The gap narrows in winter but never reverses.
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Limonest, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 408 km | 67 kWh consumed | 0.033 €/km | 13.47 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 199 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 181 km | 30 kWh consumed | 0.099 €/km | 17.95 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 178 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 186 km | 31 kWh consumed | 0.099 €/km | 18.38 € |
| Trip total | 49.80 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Limonest, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 391 km | 54 kWh consumed | 0.028 €/km | 10.81 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 120 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 174 km | 24 kWh consumed | 0.083 €/km | 14.40 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 110 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 210 km | 29 kWh consumed | 0.083 €/km | 17.37 € |
| Trip total | 42.58 € |
| Charging stop duration | BMW i5 eDrive40 G60 | Renault Megane E-Tech Electric |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~72 km | ~55 km |
| 10 minutes | ~145 km | ~110 km |
| 20 minutes | ~290 km | ~220 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~317 km · 24 min | ~304 km · 30 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.
On this trip, the energy used costs 49.80 € (i5 eDrive40 G60) and 42.58 € (Megane E-Tech Electric). For reference, an equivalent BMW 530i (~8.0 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in fuel.