BMWBEV
iX xDrive50 I20
523 ch · 105.2 kWh · 2023
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 xDrive50 I20 | Model Y Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h36 | 7h22−14 min |
| Charging stops | 2 stops | 2 stops |
| Total cost | 62,72 € | 48,69 €−14,03 € |
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 21 min for the Model Y Performance versus 2 stops totalling 35 min for the iX xDrive50 I20.
The official WLTP figures (21,1 kWh/100km for iX xDrive50 I20 and 18,1 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 dedicated button above the summary.
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.
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 1,8× the electric cost of the iX xDrive50 I20 and 2,3× that of the Model Y Performance. 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 → Limonest, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,21 €/kWh | 386 km95 kWh consumed | 0,052 €/km | 19,88 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Ionity 180 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 172 km42 kWh consumed | 0,110 €/km | 18,94 € |
| Valence, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 165 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 217 km53 kWh consumed | 0,110 €/km | 23,90 € |
| Trip total | 62,72 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Limonest, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,21 €/kWh | 388 km74 kWh consumed | 0,040 €/km | 15,50 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Supercharger 246 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 172 km33 kWh consumed | 0,086 €/km | 14,76 € |
| Valence, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Supercharger 215 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 215 km41 kWh consumed | 0,086 €/km | 18,43 € |
| Trip total | 48,69 € | ||
How many kilometres do you recover depending on the time spent at the charger? Comparison at nominal peak power.
| Charging stop duration | BMW iX xDrive50 I20 | Tesla 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 km35 min | ~301 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 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.
Electric: 62,72 € (iX xDrive50 I20) and 48,69 € (Model Y Performance). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.