BMWBEV
iX xDrive50 I20
523 ch · 105.2 kWh · 2023
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | iX xDrive50 I20 | X3 M40d G01 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h36 | 7h01 | 35 min · X3 M40d G01 |
| Charging stops | 2 stops | 0 stops | 2 stops · X3 M40d G01 |
| Cost of energy used | 76.06 € | 87.45 € | 11.39 € · iX xDrive50 I20 |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The X3 M40d G01 (combustion) makes no stop, the iX xDrive50 I20 (electric) 2 stops totalling 35 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 76,06 € for iX xDrive50 I20 versus 87,45 € for X3 M40d G01.
The official WLTP figures (21,1 kWh/100km for iX xDrive50 I20 and 6,0 L/100km for X3 M40d G01) 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 24,5 kWh/100km (iX xDrive50 I20) and 5,2 L/100km (X3 M40d G01). 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 → Limonest, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 386 km | 95 kWh consumed | 0.049 €/km | 18.95 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 180 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 172 km | 42 kWh consumed | 0.147 €/km | 25.25 € |
| Valence, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 165 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 217 km | 53 kWh consumed | 0.147 €/km | 31.87 € |
| Trip total | 76.06 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Marseille | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 775 km | 40 L consumed | 0.113 €/km | 87.45 € |
| Trip total | 87.45 € |
| Charging stop duration | BMW iX xDrive50 I20 | BMW X3 M40d G01 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~46 km | - |
| 10 minutes | ~93 km | - |
| 20 minutes | ~186 km | - |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~301 km · 35 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 X3 M40d G01 arrives in 7h01 with 0 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 76.06 € (iX xDrive50 I20) and 87.45 € (X3 M40d G01). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech 130 (~7.8 L/100 km) would cost about 112 € in fuel.