RenaultBEV
Megane E-Tech Electric
218 ch · 60 kWh · 2024
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | Megane E-Tech Electric | Leaf 40kWh ZE1 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h30 | 9h25 | 115 min · Megane E-Tech Electric |
| Charging stops | 2 stops | 9 stops | 7 stops · Megane E-Tech Electric |
| Cost of energy used | 42.58 € | 76.79 € | 34.21 € · Megane E-Tech Electric |
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 9 stops totalling 144 min for the Leaf 40kWh ZE1.
The official WLTP figures (15,8 kWh/100km for Megane E-Tech Electric and 17,9 kWh/100km for Leaf 40kWh ZE1) 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 19,3 kWh/100km (Leaf 40kWh ZE1). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.
During the 29 minutes of charging for the Megane E-Tech Electric, range recovers by 414 km. During the 144 cumulative minutes for the Leaf 40kWh ZE1, range recovers by 637 km. Per minute: the Megane E-Tech Electric recovers 3,3× 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 Leaf 40kWh ZE1. The gap narrows in winter but never reverses.
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Limonest, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 391 km | 54 kWh consumed | 0.028 €/km | 10.81 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 120 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 174 km | 24 kWh consumed | 0.083 €/km | 14.40 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 110 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 210 km | 29 kWh consumed | 0.083 €/km | 17.37 € |
| Trip total | 42.58 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Auxerre, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 168 km | 32 kWh consumed | 0.039 €/km | 6.48 € |
| Auxerre, A6 → Beaune, A6 | energy charged at Ionity 51 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 75 km | 14 kWh consumed | 0.115 €/km | 8.64 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Tournus, A6 | energy charged at Ionity 51 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 75 km | 14 kWh consumed | 0.115 €/km | 8.64 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Limonest, A6 | energy charged at Ionity 51 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 75 km | 14 kWh consumed | 0.115 €/km | 8.64 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Limonest, A6 | energy charged at Ionity 51 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 75 km | 14 kWh consumed | 0.115 €/km | 8.64 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 51 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 75 km | 14 kWh consumed | 0.115 €/km | 8.64 € |
| Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 51 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 75 km | 14 kWh consumed | 0.115 €/km | 8.64 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51 | energy charged at Ionity 51 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 75 km | 14 kWh consumed | 0.115 €/km | 8.64 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Aix-en-Provence, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 51 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 75 km | 14 kWh consumed | 0.115 €/km | 8.64 € |
| Aix-en-Provence, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 52 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 10 km | 2 kWh consumed | 0.118 €/km | 1.18 € |
| Trip total | 76.79 € |
| Charging stop duration | Renault Megane E-Tech Electric | Nissan Leaf 40kWh ZE1 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~55 km | - |
| 10 minutes | ~110 km | - |
| 20 minutes | ~220 km | - |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~304 km · 30 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.
On this trip, the energy used costs 42.58 € (Megane E-Tech Electric) and 76.79 € (Leaf 40kWh ZE1). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130 (~6.8 L/100 km) would cost about 97 € in fuel.