RenaultBEV
Megane E-Tech Electric 217
218 ch · 55 kWh · 2022
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 217 | Dolphin Active 70kW | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h50−30 min | 8h20 |
| Charging stops | 4 stops−1 stop | 5 stops |
| Total cost | 51,73 € | 42,63 €−9,10 € |
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: 4 stops totalling 49 min for the Megane E-Tech Electric 217 versus 5 stops totalling 79 min for the Dolphin Active 70kW.
The official WLTP figures (15,2 kWh/100km for Megane E-Tech Electric 217 and 13,8 kWh/100km for Dolphin Active 70kW) 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 18,2 kWh/100km (Megane E-Tech Electric 217) and 14,9 kWh/100km (Dolphin Active 70kW). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
During the 49 minutes of charging for the Megane E-Tech Electric 217, range recovers by 535 km. During the 79 cumulative minutes for the Dolphin Active 70kW, range recovers by 544 km. Per minute: the Megane E-Tech Electric 217 recovers 1,6× 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 1,9× the electric cost of the Megane E-Tech Electric 217 and 2,3× that of the Dolphin Active 70kW. 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 → Beaune, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,21 €/kWh | 271 km50 kWh consumed | 0,038 €/km | 10,39 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Limonest, A6energy charged at Ionity 120 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 121 km22 kWh consumed | 0,082 €/km | 9,90 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Ionity 120 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 121 km22 kWh consumed | 0,082 €/km | 9,90 € |
| Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 120 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 121 km22 kWh consumed | 0,082 €/km | 9,90 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 111 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 142 km26 kWh consumed | 0,082 €/km | 11,64 € |
| Trip total | 51,73 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Beaune, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,21 €/kWh | 261 km39 kWh consumed | 0,031 €/km | 8,16 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Tournus, A6energy charged at Ionity 61 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 116 km17 kWh consumed | 0,067 €/km | 7,78 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Ionity 61 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 116 km17 kWh consumed | 0,067 €/km | 7,78 € |
| Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 61 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 116 km17 kWh consumed | 0,067 €/km | 7,78 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Ionity 61 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 116 km17 kWh consumed | 0,067 €/km | 7,78 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 60 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 50 km7 kWh consumed | 0,067 €/km | 3,36 € |
| Trip total | 42,63 € | ||
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 217 | BYD Dolphin Active 70kW |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~42 km | - |
| 10 minutes | ~83 km | - |
| 20 minutes | ~166 km | - |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~211 km27 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 217 arrives in 7h50 with 4 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: 51,73 € (Megane E-Tech Electric 217) and 42,63 € (Dolphin Active 70kW). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.