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 | i3 I01 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h42 | 8h41 | 59 min · Born VZ |
| Charging stops | 3 stops | 6 stops | 3 stops · Born VZ |
| Cost of energy used | 61.10 € | 58.24 € | 2.86 € · i3 I01 |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 3 stops totalling 41 min for the Born VZ versus 6 stops totalling 100 min for the i3 I01.
The official WLTP figures (15,4 kWh/100km for Born VZ and 13,1 kWh/100km for i3 I01) 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 15,5 kWh/100km (i3 I01). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.
During the 41 minutes of charging for the Born VZ, range recovers by 468 km. During the 100 cumulative minutes for the i3 I01, range recovers by 583 km. Per minute: the Born VZ recovers 2,0× faster. At this rate, the charging stop blends into the trip rhythm - just enough time for a coffee. At a lower rate, it dictates the pace.
A Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130 (equivalent segment) consumes about 6,8 L/100km on the motorway at 130 km/h. At 1,9 €/L, this Paris → Marseille trip would cost ~97 €. That is 1,6× the electric cost of the Born VZ and 1,7× that of the i3 I01. The gap narrows in winter but never reverses.
| 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 → Beaune, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 221 km | 34 kWh consumed | 0.031 €/km | 6.83 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Tournus, A6 | energy charged at Ionity 54 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 98 km | 15 kWh consumed | 0.093 €/km | 9.10 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Limonest, A6 | energy charged at Ionity 54 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 98 km | 15 kWh consumed | 0.093 €/km | 9.10 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 54 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 98 km | 15 kWh consumed | 0.093 €/km | 9.10 € |
| Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 54 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 98 km | 15 kWh consumed | 0.093 €/km | 9.10 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51 | energy charged at Ionity 54 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 98 km | 15 kWh consumed | 0.093 €/km | 9.10 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 54 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 64 km | 10 kWh consumed | 0.093 €/km | 5.93 € |
| Trip total | 58.24 € |
| Charging stop duration | Cupra Born VZ | BMW i3 I01 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~43 km | - |
| 10 minutes | ~85 km | - |
| 20 minutes | ~170 km | - |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~261 km · 33 min | - |
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308 ch · 69 kWh · 2022
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The advantage comes from the combo real range + charging speed. On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the Born VZ arrives in 7h42 with 3 charging 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.
Electric: 61,10 € (Born VZ) and 58,24 € (i3 I01). An equivalent Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130 (~6,8 L/100 km) would cost about 97 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.