RenaultBEV
Megane E-Tech Electric 217
218 ch · 55 kWh · 2022
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | Megane E-Tech Electric 217 | Dolphin Active 70kW | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h50 | 8h20 | 30 min · Megane E-Tech Electric 217 |
| Charging stops | 4 stops | 5 stops | 1 stop · Megane E-Tech Electric 217 |
| Cost of energy used | 65.02 € | 53.74 € | 11.28 € · Dolphin Active 70kW |
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 assumptions below the controls.
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 1,5× the electric cost of the Megane E-Tech Electric 217 and 1,8× that of the Dolphin Active 70kW. The gap narrows in winter but never reverses.
| 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 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Beaune, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 261 km | 39 kWh consumed | 0.030 €/km | 7.78 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Tournus, A6 | energy charged at Ionity 61 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 116 km | 17 kWh consumed | 0.089 €/km | 10.37 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Valence, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 61 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 116 km | 17 kWh consumed | 0.089 €/km | 10.37 € |
| Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 61 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 116 km | 17 kWh consumed | 0.089 €/km | 10.37 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51 | energy charged at Ionity 61 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 116 km | 17 kWh consumed | 0.089 €/km | 10.37 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 60 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 50 km | 7 kWh consumed | 0.090 €/km | 4.48 € |
| Trip total | 53.74 € |
| 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 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 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.
On this trip, the energy used costs 65.02 € (Megane E-Tech Electric 217) and 53.74 € (Dolphin Active 70kW). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130 (~6.8 L/100 km) would cost about 97 € in fuel.