CupraBEV
Born VZ
308 ch · 69 kWh · 2022
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | Born VZ | A3 Sportback | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h42 | 7h06 | 36 min · A3 Sportback |
| Charging stops | 3 stops | 1 stop | 2 stops · A3 Sportback |
| Cost of energy used | 61.10 € | 106.96 € | 45.86 € · Born VZ |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The A3 Sportback (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 106,96 € for A3 Sportback.
The official WLTP figures (15,4 kWh/100km for Born VZ and 5,3 L/100km for A3 Sportback) 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 6,4 L/100km (A3 Sportback). 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 → Tournus, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 336 km | 62 kWh consumed | 0.037 €/km | 12.43 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Valence, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 127 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 149 km | 28 kWh consumed | 0.111 €/km | 16.56 € |
| Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 127 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 149 km | 28 kWh consumed | 0.111 €/km | 16.56 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 126 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 140 km | 26 kWh consumed | 0.111 €/km | 15.55 € |
| Trip total | 61.10 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Manosque, A51 | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 708 km | 45 L consumed | 0.138 €/km | 97.65 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 67 km | 4 L consumed | 0.139 €/km | 9.31 € |
| Trip total | 106.96 € |
| Charging stop duration | Cupra Born VZ | Audi A3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~43 km | - |
| 10 minutes | ~85 km | - |
| 20 minutes | ~170 km | - |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~261 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 A3 Sportback 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 106.96 € (A3 Sportback). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130 (~6.8 L/100 km) would cost about 97 € in fuel.