RenaultBEV
Megane E-Tech Electric
218 ch · 60 kWh · 2024
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
| Megane E-Tech Electric | Clio 3 RS 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h30 | 7h06−24 min |
| Charging stops | 2 stops | 1 stop−1 stop |
| Total cost | 35,17 €−71,25 € | 106,42 € |
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 Clio 3 RS 200 (combustion) makes 1 stop of 5 min, the Megane E-Tech Electric (electric) 2 stops totalling 29 min. Road safety reminder: on a trip of this duration, it is recommended to stop for at least 51 min total (17 min every 2h). The energy cost is 35,17 € for Megane E-Tech Electric versus 106,42 € for Clio 3 RS 200.
The official WLTP figures (15,8 kWh/100km for Megane E-Tech Electric and 9,2 L/100km for Clio 3 RS 200) 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 13,8 kWh/100km (Megane E-Tech Electric) and 6,9 L/100km (Clio 3 RS 200). 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 → Limonest, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,21 €/kWh | 391 km54 kWh consumed | 0,029 €/km | 11,34 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 120 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 174 km24 kWh consumed | 0,062 €/km | 10,80 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 110 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 210 km29 kWh consumed | 0,062 €/km | 13,03 € |
| Trip total | 35,17 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Manosque, A51fuel · 1,99 €/L | 717 km50 L consumed | 0,137 €/km | 98,51 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseillefuel · 1,99 €/L | 58 km4 L consumed | 0,136 €/km | 7,91 € |
| Trip total | 106,42 € | ||
How many kilometres do you recover depending on the time spent at the charger? Comparison at nominal peak power.
| Charging stop duration | Renault Megane E-Tech Electric | Renault Clio 3 RS 200 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~55 km | - |
| 10 minutes | ~110 km | - |
| 20 minutes | ~220 km | - |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~304 km30 min | - |
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218 ch · 60 kWh · 2024
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The advantage comes from the combo real range + charging speed. On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the Clio 3 RS 200 arrives in 7h06 with 1 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: 35,17 € (Megane E-Tech Electric) and 106,42 € (Clio 3 RS 200). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.