TeslaBEV
Model S Long Range
670 ch · 100 kWh · 2019
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
| Model S Long Range | Taycan 4S J1.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h18−23 min | 7h41 |
| Charging stops | 2 stops−3 stops | 5 stops |
| Total cost | 46,65 €−27,08 € | 73,73 € |
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: 2 stops totalling 17 min for the Model S Long Range versus 5 stops totalling 40 min for the Taycan 4S J1.1.
The official WLTP figures (19,0 kWh/100km for Model S Long Range and 21,0 kWh/100km for Taycan 4S J1.1) 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 19,6 kWh/100km (Model S Long Range) and 25,5 kWh/100km (Taycan 4S J1.1). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
During the 17 minutes of charging for the Model S Long Range, range recovers by 345 km. During the 40 cumulative minutes for the Taycan 4S J1.1, range recovers by 556 km. Per minute: the Model S Long Range recovers 1,5× 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 2,5× the electric cost of the Model S Long Range and 1,6× that of the Taycan 4S J1.1. 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 → Limonest, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,21 €/kWh | 460 km90 kWh consumed | 0,041 €/km | 18,90 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Supercharger 240 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 204 km40 kWh consumed | 0,088 €/km | 18,00 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Supercharger 236 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 111 km22 kWh consumed | 0,088 €/km | 9,75 € |
| Trip total | 46,65 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Beaune, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,21 €/kWh | 250 km64 kWh consumed | 0,054 €/km | 13,42 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Tournus, A6energy charged at Ionity 213 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 111 km28 kWh consumed | 0,115 €/km | 12,78 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Ionity 213 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 111 km28 kWh consumed | 0,115 €/km | 12,78 € |
| Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 213 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 111 km28 kWh consumed | 0,115 €/km | 12,78 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Ionity 213 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 111 km28 kWh consumed | 0,115 €/km | 12,78 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 211 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 80 km20 kWh consumed | 0,115 €/km | 9,20 € |
| Trip total | 73,73 € | ||
How many kilometres do you recover depending on the time spent at the charger? Comparison at nominal peak power.
| Charging stop duration | Tesla Model S Long Range | Porsche Taycan 4S J1.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~75 km | ~51 km |
| 10 minutes | ~149 km | ~103 km |
| 20 minutes | ~298 km | ~206 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~358 km26 min | ~195 km23 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 Model S Long Range arrives in 7h18 with 2 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: 46,65 € (Model S Long Range) and 73,73 € (Taycan 4S J1.1). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.