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 | Megane E-Tech Electric 130 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 8h12 | 7h55−17 min |
| Charging stops | 4 stops−3 stops | 7 stops |
| Total cost | 69,76 €−0,66 € | 70,42 € |
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: 7 stops totalling 54 min for the Megane E-Tech Electric 130 versus 4 stops totalling 71 min for the MG4 Trophy AWD.
The official WLTP figures (16,5 kWh/100km for MG4 Trophy AWD and 15,2 kWh/100km for Megane E-Tech Electric 130) 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 18,2 kWh/100km (Megane E-Tech Electric 130). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
During the 54 minutes of charging for the Megane E-Tech Electric 130, range recovers by 609 km. During the 71 cumulative minutes for the MG4 Trophy AWD, range recovers by 523 km. Per minute: the Megane E-Tech Electric 130 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 1,4× the electric cost of the MG4 Trophy AWD and 1,4× that of the Megane E-Tech Electric 130. 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 · 0,20 €/kWh | 282 km56 kWh consumed | 0,040 €/km | 11,17 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Limonest, A6energy charged at Ionity 88 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 125 km25 kWh consumed | 0,119 €/km | 14,88 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Ionity 88 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 125 km25 kWh consumed | 0,119 €/km | 14,88 € |
| Valence, A7 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Ionity 88 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 125 km25 kWh consumed | 0,119 €/km | 14,88 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 83 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 117 km23 kWh consumed | 0,119 €/km | 13,95 € |
| Trip total | 69,76 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Beaune, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,20 €/kWh | 197 km36 kWh consumed | 0,037 €/km | 7,20 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Beaune, A6energy charged at Ionity 120 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 88 km16 kWh consumed | 0,109 €/km | 9,60 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Tournus, A6energy charged at Ionity 120 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 88 km16 kWh consumed | 0,109 €/km | 9,60 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Limonest, A6energy charged at Ionity 120 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 88 km16 kWh consumed | 0,109 €/km | 9,60 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Ionity 120 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 88 km16 kWh consumed | 0,109 €/km | 9,60 € |
| Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 120 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 88 km16 kWh consumed | 0,109 €/km | 9,60 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Ionity 120 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 88 km16 kWh consumed | 0,109 €/km | 9,60 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 127 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 51 km9 kWh consumed | 0,110 €/km | 5,62 € |
| Trip total | 70,42 € | ||
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 | Renault Megane E-Tech Electric 130 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | - | ~42 km |
| 10 minutes | - | ~83 km |
| 20 minutes | - | ~166 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | - | ~154 km20 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 130 arrives in 7h55 with 7 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: 69,76 € (MG4 Trophy AWD) and 70,42 € (Megane E-Tech Electric 130). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.