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 | Model 3 Long Range RWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h06 | 7h30 | 24 min · Explorer ST 400 |
| Charging stops | 1 stop | 2 stops | 1 stop · Explorer ST 400 |
| Cost of energy used | 148.10 € | 54.51 € | 93.59 € · Model 3 Long Range RWD |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The Explorer ST 400 (combustion) makes 1 stop of 5 min, the Model 3 Long Range RWD (electric) 2 stops totalling 29 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 148,10 € for Explorer ST 400 versus 54,51 € for Model 3 Long Range RWD.
The official WLTP figures (11,8 L/100km for Explorer ST 400 and 14,7 kWh/100km for Model 3 Long Range RWD) 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 17,5 kWh/100km (Model 3 Long Range RWD). 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 0.18 €/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 · 2.03 €/L | 737 km | 69 L consumed | 0.191 €/km | 140.89 € |
| Aix-en-Provence, A7 → Marseille | fuel · 2.03 €/L | 38 km | 4 L consumed | 0.190 €/km | 7.22 € |
| Trip total | 148.10 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Limonest, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 382 km | 67 kWh consumed | 0.035 €/km | 13.33 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7 | energy charged at Supercharger 161 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 170 km | 30 kWh consumed | 0.104 €/km | 17.76 € |
| Valence, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Supercharger 148 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 224 km | 39 kWh consumed | 0.105 €/km | 23.42 € |
| Trip total | 54.51 € |
| Charging stop duration | Ford Explorer ST 400 | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | - | ~57 km |
| 10 minutes | - | ~114 km |
| 20 minutes | - | ~227 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | - | ~297 km · 28 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 Explorer ST 400 arrives in 7h06 with 1 charging 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 54,51 € (Model 3 Long Range RWD). An equivalent Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech 130 (~7,8 L/100 km) would cost about 112 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.