MGBEV
4 XPower 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
| 4 XPower AWD | 230i F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 8h20 | 7h01−79 min |
| Charging stops | 5 stops | 0 stops−5 stops |
| Cost of energy used | 77.01 €−4.92 € | 81.93 € |
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 230i F44 (combustion) makes no stop, the 4 XPower AWD (electric) 5 stops totalling 79 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 77,01 € for 4 XPower AWD versus 81,93 € for 230i F44.
The official WLTP figures (17,8 kWh/100km for 4 XPower AWD and 6,1 L/100km for 230i F44) 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 21,4 kWh/100km (4 XPower AWD) and 5,2 L/100km (230i F44). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
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 0.18 €/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.
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 | 261 km56 kWh consumed | 0,043 €/km | 11,17 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Tournus, A6energy charged at Ionity 88 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 116 km25 kWh consumed | 0,128 €/km | 14,88 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Ionity 88 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 116 km25 kWh consumed | 0,128 €/km | 14,88 € |
| Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 88 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 116 km25 kWh consumed | 0,128 €/km | 14,88 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Ionity 88 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 116 km25 kWh consumed | 0,128 €/km | 14,88 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 85 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 49 km11 kWh consumed | 0,129 €/km | 6,32 € |
| Trip total | 77,01 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Marseillefuel · 2,03 €/L | 775 km40 L consumed | 0,106 €/km | 81,93 € |
| Trip total | 81,93 € | ||
How many kilometres do you recover depending on the time spent at the charger? Comparison at nominal peak power.
| Charging stop duration | MG 4 XPower AWD | BMW 230i F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 230i F44 arrives in 7h01 with 0 charging 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.
Electric: 77,01 € (4 XPower AWD) and 81,93 € (230i F44). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.