FordPetrol
Explorer ST 400
405 ch · 2020
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | Explorer ST 400 | X5 xDrive45e G05 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h06 | 7h06 | Less than a minute apart |
| Charging stops | 1 stop | 1 stop | Same |
| Cost of energy used | 158.08 € | 191.93 € | 33.85 € · Explorer ST 400 |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The Explorer ST 400 (combustion) makes 1 stop of 5 min, the X5 xDrive45e G05 (plug-in hybrid) 1 stop of 5 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 158,08 € for Explorer ST 400 versus 191,93 € for X5 xDrive45e G05.
The official WLTP figures (11,8 L/100km for Explorer ST 400 and 2,1 L/100km for X5 xDrive45e G05) 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 9,4 L/100km (Explorer ST 400) and 11,4 L/100km (X5 xDrive45e G05). 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 → Aix-en-Provence, A7 | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 737 km | 69 L consumed | 0.204 €/km | 150.38 € |
| Aix-en-Provence, A7 → Marseille | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 38 km | 4 L consumed | 0.203 €/km | 7.70 € |
| Trip total | 158.08 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Valence, A7 | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 544 km | 62 L consumed | 0.248 €/km | 134.76 € |
| Valence, A7 → Marseille | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 231 km | 26 L consumed | 0.248 €/km | 57.17 € |
| Trip total | 191.93 € |
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On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the Explorer ST 400 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 158.08 € (Explorer ST 400) and 191.93 € (X5 xDrive45e G05). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech 130 (~7.8 L/100 km) would cost about 112 € in fuel.