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 | MG5 Long Range FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h30−58 min | 8h28 |
| Charging stops | 2 stops−3 stops | 5 stops |
| Total cost | 42,58 €−34,41 € | 76,99 € |
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 29 min for the Megane E-Tech Electric versus 5 stops totalling 87 min for the MG5 Long Range FWD.
The official WLTP figures (15,8 kWh/100km for Megane E-Tech Electric and 17,5 kWh/100km for MG5 Long Range FWD) 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 21,0 kWh/100km (MG5 Long Range FWD). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
During the 29 minutes of charging for the Megane E-Tech Electric, range recovers by 414 km. During the 87 cumulative minutes for the MG5 Long Range FWD, range recovers by 559 km. Per minute: the Megane E-Tech Electric recovers 2,2× 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 Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130 (equivalent segment) consumes about 6,8 L/100km on the motorway at 130 km/h. At 1,9 €/L, this Paris → Marseille trip would cost ~97 €. That is 2,3× the electric cost of the Megane E-Tech Electric and 1,3× that of the MG5 Long Range FWD. 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 · 0,20 €/kWh | 391 km54 kWh consumed | 0,028 €/km | 10,81 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 120 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 174 km24 kWh consumed | 0,083 €/km | 14,40 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 110 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 210 km29 kWh consumed | 0,083 €/km | 17,37 € |
| Trip total | 42,58 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Beaune, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,20 €/kWh | 246 km52 kWh consumed | 0,042 €/km | 10,34 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Tournus, A6energy charged at Ionity 81 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 109 km23 kWh consumed | 0,126 €/km | 13,78 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Limonest, A6energy charged at Ionity 81 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 109 km23 kWh consumed | 0,126 €/km | 13,78 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 81 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 109 km23 kWh consumed | 0,126 €/km | 13,78 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Ionity 81 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 109 km23 kWh consumed | 0,126 €/km | 13,78 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 81 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 92 km19 kWh consumed | 0,126 €/km | 11,55 € |
| Trip total | 76,99 € | ||
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 | MG MG5 Long Range FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~55 km | - |
| 10 minutes | ~110 km | - |
| 20 minutes | ~220 km | - |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~304 km30 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 E-Tech Electric arrives in 7h30 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: 42,58 € (Megane E-Tech Electric) and 76,99 € (MG5 Long Range FWD). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.