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Taycan 4S
523 ch · 71 kWh · 2023
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | Taycan 4S | M240i F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h41 | 7h01 | 40 min · M240i F44 |
| Charging stops | 5 stops | 0 stops | 5 stops · M240i F44 |
| Cost of energy used | 93.21 € | 100.91 € | 7.70 € · Taycan 4S |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The M240i F44 (combustion) makes no stop, the Taycan 4S (electric) 5 stops totalling 40 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 93,21 € for Taycan 4S versus 100,91 € for M240i F44.
The official WLTP figures (21,0 kWh/100km for Taycan 4S and 7,3 L/100km for M240i F44) 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 25,5 kWh/100km (Taycan 4S) and 6,0 L/100km (M240i F44). 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 → Beaune, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 250 km | 64 kWh consumed | 0.051 €/km | 12.79 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Tournus, A6 | energy charged at Ionity 213 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 111 km | 28 kWh consumed | 0.154 €/km | 17.04 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Valence, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 213 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 111 km | 28 kWh consumed | 0.154 €/km | 17.04 € |
| Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 213 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 111 km | 28 kWh consumed | 0.154 €/km | 17.04 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51 | energy charged at Ionity 213 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 111 km | 28 kWh consumed | 0.154 €/km | 17.04 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 211 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 80 km | 20 kWh consumed | 0.153 €/km | 12.26 € |
| Trip total | 93.21 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Marseille | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 775 km | 47 L consumed | 0.130 €/km | 100.91 € |
| Trip total | 100.91 € |
| Charging stop duration | Porsche Taycan 4S | BMW M240i F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~51 km | - |
| 10 minutes | ~103 km | - |
| 20 minutes | ~206 km | - |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~195 km · 23 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 M240i F44 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 93.21 € (Taycan 4S) and 100.91 € (M240i F44). For reference, an equivalent BMW 530i (~8.0 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in fuel.