RenaultPetrol
Megane 3 RS 265
265 ch · 2011
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | Megane 3 RS 265 | 4 Long Range RWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h01 | 8h08 | 67 min · Megane 3 RS 265 |
| Charging stops | 0 stops | 4 stops | 4 stops · Megane 3 RS 265 |
| Cost of energy used | 104.27 € | 66.97 € | 37.30 € · 4 Long Range RWD |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The Megane 3 RS 265 (combustion) makes no stop, the 4 Long Range RWD (electric) 4 stops totalling 67 min. Road safety reminder: on a trip of this duration, it is recommended to stop for at least 68 min total (17 min every 2h). The energy cost is 104,27 € for Megane 3 RS 265 versus 66,97 € for 4 Long Range RWD.
The official WLTP figures (8,2 L/100km for Megane 3 RS 265 and 16,0 kWh/100km for 4 Long Range RWD) 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 6,2 L/100km (Megane 3 RS 265) and 19,2 kWh/100km (4 Long Range RWD). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.
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 0.20 €/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.
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Marseille | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 775 km | 48 L consumed | 0.135 €/km | 104.27 € |
| Trip total | 104.27 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Tournus, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 291 km | 56 kWh consumed | 0.038 €/km | 11.17 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Limonest, A6 | energy charged at Ionity 88 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 129 km | 25 kWh consumed | 0.115 €/km | 14.88 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 88 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 129 km | 25 kWh consumed | 0.115 €/km | 14.88 € |
| Valence, A7 → Manosque, A51 | energy charged at Ionity 88 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 129 km | 25 kWh consumed | 0.115 €/km | 14.88 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 86 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 97 km | 19 kWh consumed | 0.115 €/km | 11.16 € |
| Trip total | 66.97 € |
| Charging stop duration | Renault Megane 3 RS 265 | MG 4 Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Megane 3 RS 265 arrives in 7h01 with 0 fuel 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 104.27 € (Megane 3 RS 265) and 66.97 € (4 Long Range RWD). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130 (~6.8 L/100 km) would cost about 97 € in fuel.