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.
Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
| 4 Long Range RWD | Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 8h08 | 7h50−18 min |
| Charging stops | 4 stops−1 stop | 5 stops |
| Cost of energy used | 66.97 €−7.98 € | 74.95 € |
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: 5 stops totalling 49 min for the Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 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 16,3 kWh/100km for Scenic E-Tech Electric 170) 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 20,4 kWh/100km (Scenic E-Tech Electric 170). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
During the 49 minutes of charging for the Scenic E-Tech Electric 170, range recovers by 561 km. During the 67 cumulative minutes for the 4 Long Range RWD, range recovers by 514 km. Per minute: the Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 recovers 1,5× faster. The gap is less pronounced but accumulates over long distances.
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 1,3× that of the Scenic E-Tech Electric 170. The gap narrows in winter but never reverses.
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 → Tournus, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,20 €/kWh | 291 km56 kWh consumed | 0,038 €/km | 11,17 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Limonest, A6energy charged at Ionity 88 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 129 km25 kWh consumed | 0,115 €/km | 14,88 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Ionity 88 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 129 km25 kWh consumed | 0,115 €/km | 14,88 € |
| Valence, A7 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Ionity 88 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 129 km25 kWh consumed | 0,115 €/km | 14,88 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 86 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 97 km19 kWh consumed | 0,115 €/km | 11,16 € |
| Trip total | 66,97 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Beaune, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,20 €/kWh | 243 km49 kWh consumed | 0,041 €/km | 9,90 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Tournus, A6energy charged at Ionity 147 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 108 km22 kWh consumed | 0,122 €/km | 13,20 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Limonest, A6energy charged at Ionity 147 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 108 km22 kWh consumed | 0,122 €/km | 13,20 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 147 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 108 km22 kWh consumed | 0,122 €/km | 13,20 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Ionity 147 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 108 km22 kWh consumed | 0,122 €/km | 13,20 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 133 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 100 km20 kWh consumed | 0,122 €/km | 12,24 € |
| Trip total | 74,95 € | ||
How many kilometres do you recover depending on the time spent at the charger? Comparison at nominal peak power.
| Charging stop duration | MG 4 Long Range RWD | Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | - | ~43 km |
| 10 minutes | - | ~86 km |
| 20 minutes | - | ~172 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | - | ~189 km24 min |
Replace one of the two with an alternative from the same segment
245 ch · 62 kWh · 2023
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The advantage comes from the combo real range + charging speed. On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 arrives in 7h50 with 5 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.
Electric: 66,97 € (4 Long Range RWD) and 74,95 € (Scenic E-Tech Electric 170). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.