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 | Model Y Long Range RWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h22 | 7h16−6 min |
| Charging stops | 2 stops | 2 stops |
| Total cost | 49,80 € | 47,77 €−2,03 € |
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 15 min for the Model Y Long Range RWD versus 2 stops totalling 21 min for the i5 eDrive40 G60.
The official WLTP figures (18,0 kWh/100km for i5 eDrive40 G60 and 15,5 kWh/100km for Model Y Long Range RWD) 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 16,6 kWh/100km (Model Y Long Range RWD). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
During the 15 minutes of charging for the Model Y Long Range RWD, range recovers by 361 km. During the 21 cumulative minutes for the i5 eDrive40 G60, range recovers by 397 km. Per minute: the Model Y Long Range RWD 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 2,4× that of the Model Y Long Range RWD. 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 · 0,20 €/kWh | 408 km67 kWh consumed | 0,033 €/km | 13,47 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 199 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 181 km30 kWh consumed | 0,099 €/km | 17,95 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 178 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 186 km31 kWh consumed | 0,099 €/km | 18,38 € |
| Trip total | 49,80 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Limonest, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,20 €/kWh | 444 km74 kWh consumed | 0,033 €/km | 14,77 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Supercharger 246 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 197 km33 kWh consumed | 0,100 €/km | 19,68 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Supercharger 233 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 134 km22 kWh consumed | 0,099 €/km | 13,32 € |
| Trip total | 47,77 € | ||
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 | Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~72 km | ~88 km |
| 10 minutes | ~145 km | ~175 km |
| 20 minutes | ~290 km | ~351 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~317 km24 min | ~345 km21 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 Y Long Range RWD arrives in 7h16 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: 49,80 € (i5 eDrive40 G60) and 47,77 € (Model Y Long Range RWD). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.