BMWBEV
iX xDrive40
326 ch · 76.6 kWh · 2021
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
| iX xDrive40 | Model Y Long Range RWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 8h21 | 7h16−65 min |
| Charging stops | 5 stops | 2 stops−3 stops |
| Total cost | 76,31 € | 40,25 €−36,06 € |
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 5 stops totalling 80 min for the iX xDrive40.
The official WLTP figures (21,3 kWh/100km for iX xDrive40 and 16,0 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 26,6 kWh/100km (iX xDrive40) 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 80 cumulative minutes for the iX xDrive40, range recovers by 547 km. Per minute: the Model Y Long Range RWD recovers 3,5× 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 1,5× the electric cost of the iX xDrive40 and 2,8× 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 → 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 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Limonest, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,21 €/kWh | 444 km74 kWh consumed | 0,035 €/km | 15,50 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Supercharger 246 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 197 km33 kWh consumed | 0,075 €/km | 14,76 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Supercharger 233 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 134 km22 kWh consumed | 0,075 €/km | 9,99 € |
| Trip total | 40,25 € | ||
How many kilometres do you recover depending on the time spent at the charger? Comparison at nominal peak power.
| Charging stop duration | BMW iX xDrive40 | Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | — | ~88 km |
| 10 minutes | — | ~175 km |
| 20 minutes | — | ~351 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | — | ~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: 76,31 € (iX xDrive40) and 40,25 € (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.