MGBEV
4 Long Range RWD
245 ch · 62 kWh · 2023
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | 4 Long Range RWD | Megane E-Tech Electric | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 8h08 | 7h30 | 38 min · Megane E-Tech Electric |
| Charging stops | 4 stops | 2 stops | 2 stops · Megane E-Tech Electric |
| Cost of energy used | 66.97 € | 42.58 € | 24.39 € · Megane E-Tech Electric |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 2 stops totalling 29 min for the Megane E-Tech Electric versus 4 stops totalling 67 min for the 4 Long Range RWD.
The official WLTP figures (16,0 kWh/100km for 4 Long Range RWD and 15,8 kWh/100km for Megane E-Tech Electric) 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 19,2 kWh/100km (4 Long Range RWD) and 13,8 kWh/100km (Megane E-Tech Electric). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.
During the 29 minutes of charging for the Megane E-Tech Electric, range recovers by 414 km. During the 67 cumulative minutes for the 4 Long Range RWD, range recovers by 514 km. Per minute: the Megane E-Tech Electric recovers 1,9× 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 1,4× the electric cost of the 4 Long Range RWD and 2,3× that of the Megane E-Tech Electric. 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 | 291 km | 56 kWh consumed | 0.038 €/km | 11.17 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Limonest, A6 | energy charged at Ionity 88 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 129 km | 25 kWh consumed | 0.115 €/km | 14.88 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 88 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 129 km | 25 kWh consumed | 0.115 €/km | 14.88 € |
| Valence, A7 → Manosque, A51 | energy charged at Ionity 88 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 129 km | 25 kWh consumed | 0.115 €/km | 14.88 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 86 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 97 km | 19 kWh consumed | 0.115 €/km | 11.16 € |
| Trip total | 66.97 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Limonest, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 391 km | 54 kWh consumed | 0.028 €/km | 10.81 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 120 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 174 km | 24 kWh consumed | 0.083 €/km | 14.40 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 110 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 210 km | 29 kWh consumed | 0.083 €/km | 17.37 € |
| Trip total | 42.58 € |
| Charging stop duration | MG 4 Long Range RWD | Renault Megane E-Tech Electric |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | - | ~55 km |
| 10 minutes | - | ~110 km |
| 20 minutes | - | ~220 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | - | ~304 km · 30 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 Megane E-Tech Electric arrives in 7h30 with 2 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.
On this trip, the energy used costs 66.97 € (4 Long Range RWD) and 42.58 € (Megane E-Tech Electric). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130 (~6.8 L/100 km) would cost about 97 € in fuel.