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G 580 with EQ technology W463
587 ch · 116 kWh · 2024
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | G 580 with EQ technology W463 | SQ2 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h46 | 7h06 | 40 min · SQ2 |
| Charging stops | 3 stops | 1 stop | 2 stops · SQ2 |
| Cost of energy used | 100.66 € | 174.48 € | 73.82 € · G 580 with EQ technology W463 |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The SQ2 (combustion) makes 1 stop of 5 min, the G 580 with EQ technology W463 (electric) 3 stops totalling 45 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 100,66 € for G 580 with EQ technology W463 versus 174,48 € for SQ2.
The official WLTP figures (24,5 kWh/100km for G 580 with EQ technology W463 and 8,3 L/100km for SQ2) 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 30,6 kWh/100km (G 580 with EQ technology W463) and 10,4 L/100km (SQ2). 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 | 341 km | 104 kWh consumed | 0.061 €/km | 20.89 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Valence, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 186 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 152 km | 46 kWh consumed | 0.183 €/km | 27.84 € |
| Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 186 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 152 km | 46 kWh consumed | 0.183 €/km | 27.84 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 185 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 131 km | 40 kWh consumed | 0.184 €/km | 24.09 € |
| Trip total | 100.66 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Valence, A7 | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 477 km | 50 L consumed | 0.225 €/km | 107.41 € |
| Valence, A7 → Marseille | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 298 km | 31 L consumed | 0.225 €/km | 67.07 € |
| Trip total | 174.48 € |
| Charging stop duration | Mercedes G 580 with EQ technology W463 | Audi SQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~38 km | - |
| 10 minutes | ~76 km | - |
| 20 minutes | ~152 km | - |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~265 km · 37 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 SQ2 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 100.66 € (G 580 with EQ technology W463) and 174.48 € (SQ2). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech 130 (~7.8 L/100 km) would cost about 112 € in fuel.