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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.
Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
| iX M60 I20 | i3s I01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h57−63 min | 9h |
| Charging stops | 3 stops−4 stops | 7 stops |
| Cost of energy used | 95.30 € | 67.83 €−27.47 € |
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: 3 stops totalling 57 min for the iX M60 I20 versus 7 stops totalling 119 min for the i3s I01.
The official WLTP figures (23,3 kWh/100km for iX M60 I20 and 14,6 kWh/100km for i3s I01) 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 17,5 kWh/100km (i3s I01). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
During the 57 minutes of charging for the iX M60 I20, range recovers by 461 km. During the 119 cumulative minutes for the i3s I01, range recovers by 611 km. Per minute: the iX M60 I20 recovers 1,6× faster. At this rate, the charging stop blends into the trip rhythm - just enough time for a coffee. At a lower rate, it dictates the pace.
A Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech 130 (equivalent segment) consumes about 7,8 L/100km on the motorway at 130 km/h. At 1,9 €/L, this Paris → Marseille trip would cost ~112 €. That is 1,2× the electric cost of the iX M60 I20 and 1,7× that of the i3s I01. 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 → Tournus, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,20 €/kWh | 345 km100 kWh consumed | 0,058 €/km | 20,08 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Ionity 141 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 153 km45 kWh consumed | 0,175 €/km | 26,76 € |
| Valence, A7 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Ionity 141 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 153 km45 kWh consumed | 0,175 €/km | 26,76 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 142 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 124 km36 kWh consumed | 0,175 €/km | 21,70 € |
| Trip total | 95,30 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Auxerre, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,20 €/kWh | 195 km34 kWh consumed | 0,035 €/km | 6,83 € |
| Auxerre, A6 → Beaune, A6energy charged at Ionity 54 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 87 km15 kWh consumed | 0,105 €/km | 9,10 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Tournus, A6energy charged at Ionity 54 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 87 km15 kWh consumed | 0,105 €/km | 9,10 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Limonest, A6energy charged at Ionity 54 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 87 km15 kWh consumed | 0,105 €/km | 9,10 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Ionity 54 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 87 km15 kWh consumed | 0,105 €/km | 9,10 € |
| Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 54 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 87 km15 kWh consumed | 0,105 €/km | 9,10 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Ionity 54 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 87 km15 kWh consumed | 0,105 €/km | 9,10 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 53 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 61 km11 kWh consumed | 0,105 €/km | 6,43 € |
| Trip total | 67,83 € | ||
How many kilometres do you recover depending on the time spent at the charger? Comparison at nominal peak power.
| Charging stop duration | BMW iX M60 I20 | BMW i3s I01 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | - | - |
| 10 minutes | - | - |
| 20 minutes | - | - |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | - | - |
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619 ch · 111.5 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 iX M60 I20 arrives in 7h57 with 3 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: 95,30 € (iX M60 I20) and 67,83 € (i3s I01). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.