MGBEV
4 Trophy AWD
435 ch · 62 kWh · 2023
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | 4 Trophy AWD | RS 3 Sedan | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 8h12 | 7h06 | 66 min · RS 3 Sedan |
| Charging stops | 4 stops | 1 stop | 3 stops · RS 3 Sedan |
| Cost of energy used | 69.76 € | 187.68 € | 117.92 € · 4 Trophy AWD |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The RS 3 Sedan (combustion) makes 1 stop of 5 min, the 4 Trophy AWD (electric) 4 stops totalling 71 min. Road safety reminder: on a trip of this duration, it is recommended to stop for at least 68 min total (17 min every 2h). The energy cost is 69,76 € for 4 Trophy AWD versus 187,68 € for RS 3 Sedan.
The official WLTP figures (16,5 kWh/100km for 4 Trophy AWD and 9,3 L/100km for RS 3 Sedan) 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 19,8 kWh/100km (4 Trophy AWD) and 11,2 L/100km (RS 3 Sedan). 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 → Beaune, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 282 km | 56 kWh consumed | 0.040 €/km | 11.17 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Limonest, A6 | energy charged at Ionity 88 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 125 km | 25 kWh consumed | 0.119 €/km | 14.88 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 88 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 125 km | 25 kWh consumed | 0.119 €/km | 14.88 € |
| Valence, A7 → Manosque, A51 | energy charged at Ionity 88 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 125 km | 25 kWh consumed | 0.119 €/km | 14.88 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 83 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 117 km | 23 kWh consumed | 0.119 €/km | 13.95 € |
| Trip total | 69.76 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Limonest, A6 | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 444 km | 50 L consumed | 0.242 €/km | 107.41 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Marseille | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 331 km | 37 L consumed | 0.243 €/km | 80.27 € |
| Trip total | 187.68 € |
| Charging stop duration | MG 4 Trophy AWD | Audi RS 3 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | - | - |
| 10 minutes | - | - |
| 20 minutes | - | - |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | - | - |
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The advantage comes from the combo real range + charging speed. On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the RS 3 Sedan 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 69.76 € (4 Trophy AWD) and 187.68 € (RS 3 Sedan). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130 (~6.8 L/100 km) would cost about 97 € in fuel.