BMWBEV
iX M60 I20
619 ch · 111.5 kWh · 2022
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | iX M60 I20 | Q8 SUV | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h57 | 7h11 | 46 min · Q8 SUV |
| Charging stops | 3 stops | 2 stops | 1 stop · Q8 SUV |
| Cost of energy used | 95.30 € | 391.85 € | 296.55 € · iX M60 I20 |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The Q8 SUV (combustion) makes 2 stops totalling 10 min, the iX M60 I20 (electric) 3 stops totalling 57 min. Road safety reminder: on a trip of this duration, it is recommended to stop for at least 51 min total (17 min every 2h). The energy cost is 95,30 € for iX M60 I20 versus 391,85 € for Q8 SUV.
The official WLTP figures (23,3 kWh/100km for iX M60 I20 and 11,4 L/100km for Q8 SUV) 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 29,1 kWh/100km (iX M60 I20) and 23,3 L/100km (Q8 SUV). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.
On a 200 km round trip (e.g. a weekend getaway), the electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle completes the entire journey on home energy at 0.20 €/kWh - with no charging stop. The time advantage of the combustion car on long-distance motorways disappears entirely, and the economic advantage of electric strengthens considerably.
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Tournus, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 345 km | 100 kWh consumed | 0.058 €/km | 20.08 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Valence, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 141 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 153 km | 45 kWh consumed | 0.175 €/km | 26.76 € |
| Valence, A7 → Manosque, A51 | energy charged at Ionity 141 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 153 km | 45 kWh consumed | 0.175 €/km | 26.76 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 142 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 124 km | 36 kWh consumed | 0.175 €/km | 21.70 € |
| Trip total | 95.30 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Tournus, A6 | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 328 km | 77 L consumed | 0.506 €/km | 166.00 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Manosque, A51 | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 328 km | 77 L consumed | 0.506 €/km | 166.00 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 118 km | 28 L consumed | 0.507 €/km | 59.84 € |
| Trip total | 391.85 € |
| Charging stop duration | BMW iX M60 I20 | Audi Q8 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | - | - |
| 10 minutes | - | - |
| 20 minutes | - | - |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | - | - |
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The advantage comes from the combo real range + charging speed. On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the Q8 SUV arrives in 7h11 with 2 fuel 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 95.30 € (iX M60 I20) and 391.85 € (Q8 SUV). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech 130 (~7.8 L/100 km) would cost about 112 € in fuel.