BMWBEV
iX3 G08
286 ch · 74 kWh · 2020
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | iX3 G08 | Model Y Long Range RWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 8h13 | 7h16 | 57 min · Model Y Long Range RWD |
| Charging stops | 4 stops | 2 stops | 2 stops · Model Y Long Range RWD |
| Cost of energy used | 83.80 € | 47.77 € | 36.03 € · Model Y Long Range RWD |
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 4 stops totalling 72 min for the iX3 G08.
The official WLTP figures (19,0 kWh/100km for iX3 G08 and 15,5 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 23,7 kWh/100km (iX3 G08) and 16,6 kWh/100km (Model Y Long Range RWD). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.
During the 15 minutes of charging for the Model Y Long Range RWD, range recovers by 361 km. During the 72 cumulative minutes for the iX3 G08, range recovers by 526 km. Per minute: the Model Y Long Range RWD recovers 3,3× 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 1,3× the electric cost of the iX3 G08 and 2,3× that of the Model Y Long Range RWD. The gap narrows in winter but never reverses.
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Beaune, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 280 km | 67 kWh consumed | 0.048 €/km | 13.33 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Limonest, A6 | energy charged at Ionity 104 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 125 km | 30 kWh consumed | 0.142 €/km | 17.76 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 104 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 125 km | 30 kWh consumed | 0.142 €/km | 17.76 € |
| Valence, A7 → Manosque, A51 | energy charged at Ionity 104 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 125 km | 30 kWh consumed | 0.142 €/km | 17.76 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 98 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 121 km | 29 kWh consumed | 0.142 €/km | 17.20 € |
| Trip total | 83.80 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Limonest, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 444 km | 74 kWh consumed | 0.033 €/km | 14.77 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Supercharger 246 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 197 km | 33 kWh consumed | 0.100 €/km | 19.68 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Supercharger 233 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 134 km | 22 kWh consumed | 0.099 €/km | 13.32 € |
| Trip total | 47.77 € |
| Charging stop duration | BMW iX3 G08 | Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | - | ~88 km |
| 10 minutes | - | ~175 km |
| 20 minutes | - | ~351 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | - | ~345 km · 21 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.
On this trip, the energy used costs 83.80 € (iX3 G08) and 47.77 € (Model Y Long Range RWD). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech 130 (~7.8 L/100 km) would cost about 112 € in fuel.