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Cupra Born VZ vs Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce

Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.

compact · 2022 vs 2024 · Paris → Marseille · 775 km · 130 km/h
CupraBEV

Born VZ

308 ch · 69 kWh · 2022

VS
Alfa RomeoPetrolPlus rapide

Giulia Veloce

280 ch · 2024

Simulation trip
Assumptions: 130 km/h · start 100 % · mild weather

Result · total trip time

ACupra Born VZ

7h42charging included

3 stops · 61.10 €

Gap36 minin favour of Giulia Veloce
BAlfa Romeo Giulia Veloce

7h06charging included

1 stop · 141.27 €

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
MeasureBorn VZGiulia VeloceGap
Total time7h427h0636 min · Giulia Veloce
Charging stops3 stops1 stop2 stops · Giulia Veloce
Cost of energy used61.10 €141.27 €80.17 € · Born VZ

Visualise the trip

Both vehicles drive at 130 km/h. The difference comes from charging stops.

CupraBEV
Born VZ
100%
373 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Charge 1
13 min · +28 kWh · 16.56 €
Charge 2
13 min · +28 kWh · 16.56 €
Charge 3
15 min · +31 kWh · 18.88 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h42
3
Stops
7h42
Duration
61.10 €
Cost of energy used
Alfa RomeoPetrolFastest
Giulia Veloce
100%
621 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Refuel 1
5 min · +52 L · 113.27 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h06
1
Stops
7h06
Duration
141.27 €
Cost of energy used

The 36-minute lead of the Giulia Veloce (combustion) comes from not needing a charging stop: 1 stop of 5 min versus 3 stops totalling 41 min for the Born VZ (electric).

Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The Giulia Veloce (combustion) makes 1 stop of 5 min, the Born VZ (electric) 3 stops totalling 41 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 61,10 € for Born VZ versus 141,27 € for Giulia Veloce.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (15,4 kWh/100km for Born VZ and 7,0 L/100km for Giulia Veloce) 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 18,5 kWh/100km (Born VZ) and 8,4 L/100km (Giulia Veloce). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.

What about a 200 km round trip?

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.

Energy cost breakdown for your trip Paris → Marseille

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.

Cupra Born VZ

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Tournus, A6initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh336 km62 kWh consumed0.037 €/km12.43 €
Tournus, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Ionity 127 kW · 0.60 €/kWh149 km28 kWh consumed0.111 €/km16.56 €
Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 127 kW · 0.60 €/kWh149 km28 kWh consumed0.111 €/km16.56 €
Montélimar, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 126 kW · 0.60 €/kWh140 km26 kWh consumed0.111 €/km15.55 €
Trip total61.10 €

Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Montélimar, A7fuel · 2.17 €/L621 km52 L consumed0.182 €/km113.27 €
Montélimar, A7 → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L154 km13 L consumed0.182 €/km27.99 €
Trip total141.27 €

Range recovered by stop duration

How many kilometres do you recover depending on the time spent at the charger? Comparison at nominal peak power.
Charging stop durationCupra Born VZAlfa Romeo Giulia Veloce
5 minutes~43 km-
10 minutes~85 km-
20 minutes~170 km-
Full session 10 → 80 %~261 km · 33 min-

What produces these figures

WLTP combined consumption
15.4 kWh/100 km · 7.0 L/100 km

Compare with another vehicle

Replace one of the two with an alternative from the same segment

CupraBEV

Born VZ

308 ch · 69 kWh · 2022

Alfa RomeoPetrol

Giulia Veloce

280 ch · 2024

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Frequently asked questions

The advantage comes from the combo real range + charging speed. On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the Giulia Veloce 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 61.10 € (Born VZ) and 141.27 € (Giulia Veloce). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130 (~6.8 L/100 km) would cost about 97 € in fuel.