BMWBEV
i7 xDrive60 G70
544 ch · 101.7 kWh · 2022
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | i7 xDrive60 G70 | Model 3 Standard Range Plus | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h23 | 7h31 | 8 min · i7 xDrive60 G70 |
| Charging stops | 1 stop | 4 stops | 3 stops · i7 xDrive60 G70 |
| Cost of energy used | 51.32 € | 55.20 € | 3.88 € · i7 xDrive60 G70 |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 1 stop of 22 min for the i7 xDrive60 G70 versus 4 stops totalling 31 min for the Model 3 Standard Range Plus.
The official WLTP figures (16,3 kWh/100km for i7 xDrive60 G70 and 14,9 kWh/100km for Model 3 Standard Range Plus) 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 18,9 kWh/100km (i7 xDrive60 G70) and 15,7 kWh/100km (Model 3 Standard Range Plus). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.
During the 22 minutes of charging for the i7 xDrive60 G70, range recovers by 321 km. During the 31 cumulative minutes for the Model 3 Standard Range Plus, range recovers by 520 km. Per minute: the i7 xDrive60 G70 recovers 0,9× faster. The gap is less pronounced but accumulates over long distances.
A Mercedes S 450 (equivalent segment) consumes about 9,0 L/100km on the motorway at 130 km/h. At 1,9 €/L, this Paris → Marseille trip would cost ~129 €. That is 2,5× the electric cost of the i7 xDrive60 G70 and 2,3× that of the Model 3 Standard Range Plus. 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 | 484 km | 92 kWh consumed | 0.038 €/km | 18.32 € |
| Valence, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 165 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 291 km | 55 kWh consumed | 0.113 €/km | 33.00 € |
| Trip total | 51.32 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Beaune, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 286 km | 45 kWh consumed | 0.031 €/km | 9.00 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Limonest, A6 | energy charged at Supercharger 171 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 127 km | 20 kWh consumed | 0.094 €/km | 12.00 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7 | energy charged at Supercharger 171 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 127 km | 20 kWh consumed | 0.094 €/km | 12.00 € |
| Valence, A7 → Manosque, A51 | energy charged at Supercharger 171 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 127 km | 20 kWh consumed | 0.094 €/km | 12.00 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | energy charged at Supercharger 163 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 108 km | 17 kWh consumed | 0.094 €/km | 10.19 € |
| Trip total | 55.20 € |
| Charging stop duration | BMW i7 xDrive60 G70 | Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~60 km | ~63 km |
| 10 minutes | ~120 km | ~126 km |
| 20 minutes | ~241 km | ~252 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~377 km · 34 min | ~222 km · 19 min |
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544 ch · 101.7 kWh · 2022
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The advantage comes from the combo real range + charging speed. On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the i7 xDrive60 G70 arrives in 7h23 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: 51,32 € (i7 xDrive60 G70) and 55,20 € (Model 3 Standard Range Plus). An equivalent Mercedes S 450 (~9,0 L/100 km) would cost about 129 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.