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BMW iX xDrive50 I20 vs Tesla Model Y Performance

Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.

large SUV · 2023 vs 2022 · Paris → Marseille · 775 km · 130 km/h
BMWBEV

iX xDrive50 I20

523 ch · 105.2 kWh · 2023

VS
TeslaBEVPlus rapide

Model Y Performance

456 ch · 82 kWh · 2022

Simulation trip
Assumptions: 130 km/h · start 100 % · mild weather

Result · total trip time

ABMW iX xDrive50 I20

7h36charging included

2 stops · 76.06 €

Gap14 minin favour of Model Y Performance
BTesla Model Y Performance

7h22charging included

2 stops · 59.02 €

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
MeasureiX xDrive50 I20Model Y PerformanceGap
Total time7h367h2214 min · Model Y Performance
Charging stops2 stops2 stopsSame
Cost of energy used76.06 €59.02 €17.04 € · Model Y Performance

Visualise the trip

Both vehicles drive at 130 km/h. The difference comes from charging stops.

BMWBEV
iX xDrive50 I20
100%
429 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Charge 1
14 min · +42 kWh · 25.25 €
Charge 2
22 min · +60 kWh · 36.28 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h36
2
Stops
7h36
Duration
76.06 €
Cost of energy used
TeslaBEVFastest
Model Y Performance
100%
431 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Charge 1
8 min · +33 kWh · 19.68 €
Charge 2
13 min · +47 kWh · 28.00 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h22
2
Stops
7h22
Duration
59.02 €
Cost of energy used

The 14-minute lead of the Model Y Performance does not come from driving speed, but from shorter stops on this route (21 min vs 35 min).

Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 2 stops totalling 21 min for the Model Y Performance versus 2 stops totalling 35 min for the iX xDrive50 I20.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (21,1 kWh/100km for iX xDrive50 I20 and 17,1 kWh/100km for Model Y Performance) 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 19,0 kWh/100km (Model Y Performance). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.

Recovery speed: 19,9 km/min versus 12,0 km/min

During the 21 minutes of charging for the Model Y Performance, range recovers by 418 km. During the 35 cumulative minutes for the iX xDrive50 I20, range recovers by 419 km. Per minute: the Model Y Performance recovers 1,7× 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.

For reference: how much would an equivalent petrol car cost?

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 xDrive50 I20 and 1,9× that of the Model Y Performance. The gap narrows in winter but never reverses.

Energy cost breakdown for your trip Paris → Marseille

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.

BMW iX xDrive50 I20

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Limonest, A6initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh386 km95 kWh consumed0.049 €/km18.95 €
Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Ionity 180 kW · 0.60 €/kWh172 km42 kWh consumed0.147 €/km25.25 €
Valence, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 165 kW · 0.60 €/kWh217 km53 kWh consumed0.147 €/km31.87 €
Trip total76.06 €

Tesla Model Y Performance

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Limonest, A6initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh388 km74 kWh consumed0.038 €/km14.77 €
Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Supercharger 246 kW · 0.60 €/kWh172 km33 kWh consumed0.114 €/km19.68 €
Valence, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Supercharger 215 kW · 0.60 €/kWh215 km41 kWh consumed0.114 €/km24.58 €
Trip total59.02 €

Range recovered by stop duration

How many kilometres do you recover depending on the time spent at the charger? Comparison at nominal peak power.
Charging stop durationBMW iX xDrive50 I20Tesla Model Y Performance
5 minutes~46 km~77 km
10 minutes~93 km~153 km
20 minutes~186 km~306 km
Full session 10 → 80 %~301 km · 35 min~301 km · 21 min

What produces these figures

WLTP combined consumption
21.1 kWh/100 km · 17.1 kWh/100 km
Net battery
105.2 kWh · 82 kWh
Max DC charging
195 kW · 250 kW

Compare with another vehicle

Replace one of the two with an alternative from the same segment

BMWBEV

iX xDrive50 I20

523 ch · 105.2 kWh · 2023

TeslaBEV

Model Y Performance

456 ch · 82 kWh · 2022

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Frequently asked questions

The advantage comes from the combo real range + charging speed. On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the Model Y Performance arrives in 7h22 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.

On this trip, the energy used costs 76.06 € (iX xDrive50 I20) and 59.02 € (Model Y Performance). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech 130 (~7.8 L/100 km) would cost about 112 € in fuel.