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Cayenne E3.1
340 ch · 2019
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
| Cayenne E3.1 | iX xDrive40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h16−65 min | 8h21 |
| Charging stops | 3 stops−2 stops | 5 stops |
| Total cost | 159,68 € | 76,31 €−83,37 € |
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 Cayenne E3.1 (combustion) makes 3 stops totalling 15 min, the iX xDrive40 (electric) 5 stops totalling 80 min. Road safety reminder: on a trip of this duration, it is recommended to stop for at least 68 min total (17 min every 2h). The energy cost is 159,68 € for Cayenne E3.1 versus 76,31 € for iX xDrive40.
The official WLTP figures (11,2 L/100km for Cayenne E3.1 and 21,3 kWh/100km for iX xDrive40) 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 10,2 L/100km (Cayenne E3.1) and 26,6 kWh/100km (iX xDrive40). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
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 0.18 €/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.
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 → Beaune, A6fuel · 2,02 €/L | 209 km21 L consumed | 0,206 €/km | 43,09 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Limonest, A6fuel · 2,02 €/L | 209 km21 L consumed | 0,206 €/km | 43,09 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7fuel · 2,02 €/L | 209 km21 L consumed | 0,206 €/km | 43,09 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseillefuel · 2,02 €/L | 148 km15 L consumed | 0,206 €/km | 30,42 € |
| Trip total | 159,68 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Beaune, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,21 €/kWh | 259 km69 kWh consumed | 0,056 €/km | 14,48 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Tournus, A6energy charged at Ionity 108 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 115 km31 kWh consumed | 0,120 €/km | 13,79 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Ionity 108 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 115 km31 kWh consumed | 0,120 €/km | 13,79 € |
| Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 108 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 115 km31 kWh consumed | 0,120 €/km | 13,79 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Ionity 108 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 115 km31 kWh consumed | 0,120 €/km | 13,79 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 105 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 56 km15 kWh consumed | 0,119 €/km | 6,68 € |
| Trip total | 76,31 € | ||
How many kilometres do you recover depending on the time spent at the charger? Comparison at nominal peak power.
| Charging stop duration | Porsche Cayenne E3.1 | BMW iX xDrive40 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Cayenne E3.1 arrives in 7h16 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: 159,68 € (Cayenne E3.1) and 76,31 € (iX xDrive40). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.