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Taycan
402 ch · 71 kWh · 2023
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | Taycan | i4 eDrive35 G26 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h38 | 7h44 | 6 min · Taycan |
| Charging stops | 4 stops | 4 stops | Same |
| Cost of energy used | 85.12 € | 79.64 € | 5.48 € · i4 eDrive35 G26 |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 4 stops totalling 37 min for the Taycan versus 4 stops totalling 43 min for the i4 eDrive35 G26.
The official WLTP figures (20,4 kWh/100km for Taycan and 18,6 kWh/100km for i4 eDrive35 G26) 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 23,8 kWh/100km (Taycan) and 22,3 kWh/100km (i4 eDrive35 G26). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.
During the 37 minutes of charging for the Taycan, range recovers by 537 km. During the 43 cumulative minutes for the i4 eDrive35 G26, range recovers by 535 km. Per minute: the Taycan recovers 1,2× faster. The gap is less pronounced but accumulates over long distances.
A BMW 530i (equivalent segment) consumes about 8,0 L/100km on the motorway at 130 km/h. At 1,9 €/L, this Paris → Marseille trip would cost ~115 €. That is 1,4× the electric cost of the Taycan and 1,4× that of the i4 eDrive35 G26. The gap narrows in winter but never reverses.
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Beaune, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 268 km | 64 kWh consumed | 0.048 €/km | 12.79 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Limonest, A6 | energy charged at Ionity 213 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 119 km | 28 kWh consumed | 0.143 €/km | 17.04 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 213 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 119 km | 28 kWh consumed | 0.143 €/km | 17.04 € |
| Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 213 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 119 km | 28 kWh consumed | 0.143 €/km | 17.04 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 196 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 149 km | 35 kWh consumed | 0.142 €/km | 21.21 € |
| Trip total | 85.12 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Beaune, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 271 km | 60 kWh consumed | 0.045 €/km | 12.08 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Limonest, A6 | energy charged at Ionity 179 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 120 km | 27 kWh consumed | 0.134 €/km | 16.10 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 179 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 120 km | 27 kWh consumed | 0.134 €/km | 16.10 € |
| Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 179 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 120 km | 27 kWh consumed | 0.134 €/km | 16.10 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 155 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 144 km | 32 kWh consumed | 0.134 €/km | 19.24 € |
| Trip total | 79.64 € |
| Charging stop duration | Porsche Taycan | BMW i4 eDrive35 G26 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~55 km | ~47 km |
| 10 minutes | ~110 km | ~94 km |
| 20 minutes | ~221 km | ~188 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~209 km · 23 min | ~210 km · 24 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 Taycan arrives in 7h38 with 4 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.
On this trip, the energy used costs 85.12 € (Taycan) and 79.64 € (i4 eDrive35 G26). For reference, an equivalent BMW 530i (~8.0 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in fuel.