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Taycan 4S
523 ch · 71 kWh · 2023
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | Taycan 4S | Born | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h41 | 8h09 | 28 min · Taycan 4S |
| Charging stops | 5 stops | 5 stops | Same |
| Cost of energy used | 93.21 € | 69.63 € | 23.58 € · Born |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 5 stops totalling 40 min for the Taycan 4S versus 5 stops totalling 68 min for the Born.
The official WLTP figures (21,0 kWh/100km for Taycan 4S and 15,8 kWh/100km for Born) 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 25,5 kWh/100km (Taycan 4S) and 19,0 kWh/100km (Born). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.
During the 40 minutes of charging for the Taycan 4S, range recovers by 556 km. During the 68 cumulative minutes for the Born, range recovers by 559 km. Per minute: the Taycan 4S recovers 1,7× 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 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 1,2× the electric cost of the Taycan 4S and 1,7× that of the Born. 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 | 250 km | 64 kWh consumed | 0.051 €/km | 12.79 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Tournus, A6 | energy charged at Ionity 213 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 111 km | 28 kWh consumed | 0.154 €/km | 17.04 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Valence, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 213 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 111 km | 28 kWh consumed | 0.154 €/km | 17.04 € |
| Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 213 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 111 km | 28 kWh consumed | 0.154 €/km | 17.04 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51 | energy charged at Ionity 213 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 111 km | 28 kWh consumed | 0.154 €/km | 17.04 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 211 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 80 km | 20 kWh consumed | 0.153 €/km | 12.26 € |
| Trip total | 93.21 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Beaune, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 244 km | 46 kWh consumed | 0.038 €/km | 9.27 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Tournus, A6 | energy charged at Ionity 95 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 109 km | 21 kWh consumed | 0.113 €/km | 12.36 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Limonest, A6 | energy charged at Ionity 95 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 109 km | 21 kWh consumed | 0.113 €/km | 12.36 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 95 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 109 km | 21 kWh consumed | 0.113 €/km | 12.36 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51 | energy charged at Ionity 95 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 109 km | 21 kWh consumed | 0.113 €/km | 12.36 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 90 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 96 km | 18 kWh consumed | 0.114 €/km | 10.91 € |
| Trip total | 69.63 € |
| Charging stop duration | Porsche Taycan 4S | Cupra Born |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~51 km | ~31 km |
| 10 minutes | ~103 km | ~62 km |
| 20 minutes | ~206 km | ~123 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~195 km · 23 min | ~190 km · 33 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 4S arrives in 7h41 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.
On this trip, the energy used costs 93.21 € (Taycan 4S) and 69.63 € (Born). For reference, an equivalent BMW 530i (~8.0 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in fuel.