CupraBEV
Born
201 ch · 51.5 kWh · 2021
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | Born | 218i Convertible F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 8h09 | 7h06 | 63 min · 218i Convertible F44 |
| Charging stops | 5 stops | 1 stop | 4 stops · 218i Convertible F44 |
| Cost of energy used | 69.63 € | 102.59 € | 32.96 € · Born |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The 218i Convertible F44 (combustion) makes 1 stop of 5 min, the Born (electric) 5 stops totalling 68 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 69,63 € for Born versus 102,59 € for 218i Convertible F44.
The official WLTP figures (15,8 kWh/100km for Born and 7,4 L/100km for 218i Convertible 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 19,0 kWh/100km (Born) and 6,1 L/100km (218i Convertible 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 | 244 km | 46 kWh consumed | 0.038 €/km | 9.27 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Tournus, A6 | energy charged at Ionity 95 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 109 km | 21 kWh consumed | 0.113 €/km | 12.36 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Limonest, A6 | energy charged at Ionity 95 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 109 km | 21 kWh consumed | 0.113 €/km | 12.36 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 95 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 109 km | 21 kWh consumed | 0.113 €/km | 12.36 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51 | energy charged at Ionity 95 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 109 km | 21 kWh consumed | 0.113 €/km | 12.36 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 90 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 96 km | 18 kWh consumed | 0.114 €/km | 10.91 € |
| Trip total | 69.63 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Aix-en-Provence, A7 | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 767 km | 47 L consumed | 0.132 €/km | 101.56 € |
| Aix-en-Provence, A7 → Marseille | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 8 km | 0 L consumed | 0.129 €/km | 1.03 € |
| Trip total | 102.59 € |
| Charging stop duration | Cupra Born | BMW 218i Convertible F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~31 km | - |
| 10 minutes | ~62 km | - |
| 20 minutes | ~123 km | - |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~190 km · 33 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 218i Convertible F44 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 69.63 € (Born) and 102.59 € (218i Convertible F44). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130 (~6.8 L/100 km) would cost about 97 € in fuel.