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Explorer ST 400
405 ch · 2020
Motorway range comparison
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
| Explorer ST 400 | Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h06 | 7h06 |
| Charging stops | 1 stop | 1 stop |
| Total cost | 148,10 € | 104,38 €−43,72 € |
Both vehicles drive at 130 km/h. The difference comes from charging stops.
Analysis
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 1 stop of 5 min for the Explorer ST 400 versus 1 stop of 5 min for the Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200.
The official WLTP figures (11,8 L/100km for Explorer ST 400 and 5,3 L/100km for Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200) 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 6,6 L/100km (Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
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.
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Aix-en-Provence, A7fuel · 2,03 €/L | 737 km69 L consumed | 0,191 €/km | 140,89 € |
| Aix-en-Provence, A7 → Marseillefuel · 2,03 €/L | 38 km4 L consumed | 0,190 €/km | 7,22 € |
| Trip total | 148,10 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Aix-en-Provence, A7fuel · 2,03 €/L | 747 km50 L consumed | 0,135 €/km | 100,63 € |
| Aix-en-Provence, A7 → Marseillefuel · 2,03 €/L | 28 km2 L consumed | 0,134 €/km | 3,75 € |
| Trip total | 104,38 € | ||
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405 ch · 2020
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On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the Explorer ST 400 arrives in 7h06 with 1 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.
Electric: 148,10 € (Explorer ST 400) and 104,38 € (Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.