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M4 G82
480 ch · 2024
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | M4 G82 | A290 GT 160kW | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h06 | 8h17 | 71 min · M4 G82 |
| Charging stops | 1 stop | 4 stops | 3 stops · M4 G82 |
| Cost of energy used | 169.86 € | 58.73 € | 111.13 € · A290 GT 160kW |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The M4 G82 (combustion) makes 1 stop of 5 min, the A290 GT 160kW (electric) 4 stops totalling 76 min. Road safety reminder: on a trip of this duration, it is recommended to stop for at least 68 min total (17 min every 2h). The energy cost is 169,86 € for M4 G82 versus 58,73 € for A290 GT 160kW.
The official WLTP figures (10,1 L/100km for M4 G82 and 15,3 kWh/100km for A290 GT 160kW) 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 10,1 L/100km (M4 G82) and 16,5 kWh/100km (A290 GT 160kW). 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 → Valence, A7 | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 526 km | 53 L consumed | 0.219 €/km | 115.23 € |
| Valence, A7 → Marseille | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 249 km | 25 L consumed | 0.219 €/km | 54.63 € |
| Trip total | 169.86 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Beaune, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 273 km | 45 kWh consumed | 0.033 €/km | 9.00 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Limonest, A6 | energy charged at Ionity 71 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 121 km | 20 kWh consumed | 0.099 €/km | 12.00 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 71 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 121 km | 20 kWh consumed | 0.099 €/km | 12.00 € |
| Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 71 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 121 km | 20 kWh consumed | 0.099 €/km | 12.00 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 64 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 139 km | 23 kWh consumed | 0.099 €/km | 13.72 € |
| Trip total | 58.73 € |
| Charging stop duration | BMW M4 G82 | Alpine A290 GT 160kW |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | - | - |
| 10 minutes | - | - |
| 20 minutes | - | - |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | - | - |
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The advantage comes from the combo real range + charging speed. On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the M4 G82 arrives in 7h06 with 1 fuel stop.
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 169.86 € (M4 G82) and 58.73 € (A290 GT 160kW). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 508 1.6 PureTech 180 (~7.2 L/100 km) would cost about 103 € in fuel.