MGBEV
MG4 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
| MG4 XPower AWD | Dolphin Active 70kW | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 8h20 | 8h20 |
| Charging stops | 5 stops | 5 stops |
| Total cost | 77,01 € | 53,74 €−23,27 € |
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 79 min for the MG4 XPower AWD versus 5 stops totalling 79 min for the Dolphin Active 70kW.
The official WLTP figures (17,8 kWh/100km for MG4 XPower AWD and 13,8 kWh/100km for Dolphin Active 70kW) 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 (MG4 XPower AWD) and 14,9 kWh/100km (Dolphin Active 70kW). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
During the 79 minutes of charging for the MG4 XPower AWD, range recovers by 543 km. During the 79 cumulative minutes for the Dolphin Active 70kW, range recovers by 544 km. Per minute: the MG4 XPower AWD recovers 1,0× 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 1,3× the electric cost of the MG4 XPower AWD and 1,8× that of the Dolphin Active 70kW. 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 | 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 → Beaune, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,20 €/kWh | 261 km39 kWh consumed | 0,030 €/km | 7,78 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Tournus, A6energy charged at Ionity 61 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 116 km17 kWh consumed | 0,089 €/km | 10,37 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Ionity 61 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 116 km17 kWh consumed | 0,089 €/km | 10,37 € |
| Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 61 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 116 km17 kWh consumed | 0,089 €/km | 10,37 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Ionity 61 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 116 km17 kWh consumed | 0,089 €/km | 10,37 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 60 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 50 km7 kWh consumed | 0,090 €/km | 4,48 € |
| Trip total | 53,74 € | ||
How many kilometres do you recover depending on the time spent at the charger? Comparison at nominal peak power.
| Charging stop duration | MG MG4 XPower AWD | BYD Dolphin Active 70kW |
|---|---|---|
| 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 MG4 XPower AWD arrives in 8h20 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: 77,01 € (MG4 XPower AWD) and 53,74 € (Dolphin Active 70kW). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.