RenaultPetrol
Megane 4 RS 280
280 ch · 2018
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | Megane 4 RS 280 | Megane E-Tech Electric 217 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h06 | 7h50 | 44 min · Megane 4 RS 280 |
| Charging stops | 1 stop | 4 stops | 3 stops · Megane 4 RS 280 |
| Cost of energy used | 163.47 € | 65.02 € | 98.45 € · Megane E-Tech Electric 217 |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The Megane 4 RS 280 (combustion) makes 1 stop of 5 min, the Megane E-Tech Electric 217 (electric) 4 stops totalling 49 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 163,47 € for Megane 4 RS 280 versus 65,02 € for Megane E-Tech Electric 217.
The official WLTP figures (8,1 L/100km for Megane 4 RS 280 and 15,2 kWh/100km for Megane E-Tech Electric 217) 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 9,7 L/100km (Megane 4 RS 280) and 18,2 kWh/100km (Megane E-Tech Electric 217). 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 → Limonest, A6 | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 463 km | 45 L consumed | 0.211 €/km | 97.65 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Marseille | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 312 km | 30 L consumed | 0.211 €/km | 65.82 € |
| Trip total | 163.47 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Beaune, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 271 km | 50 kWh consumed | 0.037 €/km | 9.90 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Limonest, A6 | energy charged at Ionity 120 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 121 km | 22 kWh consumed | 0.109 €/km | 13.20 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 120 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 121 km | 22 kWh consumed | 0.109 €/km | 13.20 € |
| Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 120 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 121 km | 22 kWh consumed | 0.109 €/km | 13.20 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 111 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 142 km | 26 kWh consumed | 0.109 €/km | 15.52 € |
| Trip total | 65.02 € |
| Charging stop duration | Renault Megane 4 RS 280 | Renault Megane E-Tech Electric 217 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | - | ~42 km |
| 10 minutes | - | ~83 km |
| 20 minutes | - | ~166 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | - | ~211 km · 27 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 Megane 4 RS 280 arrives in 7h06 with 1 fuel 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.
On this trip, the energy used costs 163.47 € (Megane 4 RS 280) and 65.02 € (Megane E-Tech Electric 217). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130 (~6.8 L/100 km) would cost about 97 € in fuel.