MGBEV
MG4 Trophy AWD
435 ch · 62 kWh · 2023
Motorway range comparison
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
| MG4 Trophy AWD | Born VZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 8h12 | 7h42−30 min |
| Charging stops | 4 stops | 3 stops−1 stop |
| Total cost | 55,66 € | 49,55 €−6,11 € |
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: 3 stops totalling 41 min for the Born VZ versus 4 stops totalling 71 min for the MG4 Trophy AWD.
The official WLTP figures (16,5 kWh/100km for MG4 Trophy AWD and 15,4 kWh/100km for Born VZ) 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 (MG4 Trophy AWD) and 18,5 kWh/100km (Born VZ). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
During the 41 minutes of charging for the Born VZ, range recovers by 468 km. During the 71 cumulative minutes for the MG4 Trophy AWD, range recovers by 523 km. Per minute: the Born VZ recovers 1,5× 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 1,7× the electric cost of the MG4 Trophy AWD and 2,0× that of the Born VZ. 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 → Beaune, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,21 €/kWh | 282 km56 kWh consumed | 0,042 €/km | 11,72 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Limonest, A6energy charged at Ionity 88 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 125 km25 kWh consumed | 0,089 €/km | 11,16 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Ionity 88 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 125 km25 kWh consumed | 0,089 €/km | 11,16 € |
| Valence, A7 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Ionity 88 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 125 km25 kWh consumed | 0,089 €/km | 11,16 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 83 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 117 km23 kWh consumed | 0,089 €/km | 10,46 € |
| Trip total | 55,66 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Tournus, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,21 €/kWh | 336 km62 kWh consumed | 0,039 €/km | 13,04 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Ionity 127 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 149 km28 kWh consumed | 0,083 €/km | 12,42 € |
| Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 127 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 149 km28 kWh consumed | 0,083 €/km | 12,42 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 126 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 140 km26 kWh consumed | 0,083 €/km | 11,66 € |
| Trip total | 49,55 € | ||
How many kilometres do you recover depending on the time spent at the charger? Comparison at nominal peak power.
| Charging stop duration | MG MG4 Trophy AWD | Cupra Born VZ |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | - | ~43 km |
| 10 minutes | - | ~85 km |
| 20 minutes | - | ~170 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | - | ~261 km33 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 Born VZ arrives in 7h42 with 3 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: 55,66 € (MG4 Trophy AWD) and 49,55 € (Born VZ). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.