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 | Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h50 | 9h33 | 103 min · Megane E-Tech Electric 217 |
| Charging stops | 4 stops | 6 stops | 2 stops · Megane E-Tech Electric 217 |
| Cost of energy used | 65.02 € | 78.00 € | 12.98 € · Megane E-Tech Electric 217 |
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 6 stops totalling 152 min for the Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50.
The official WLTP figures (15,2 kWh/100km for Megane E-Tech Electric 217 and 17,7 kWh/100km for Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50) 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 20,8 kWh/100km (Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50). 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 152 cumulative minutes for the Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50, range recovers by 580 km. Per minute: the Megane E-Tech Electric 217 recovers 2,9× 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 1,2× that of the Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50. 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 | 225 km | 47 kWh consumed | 0.042 €/km | 9.36 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Tournus, A6 | energy charged at Ionity 48 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 100 km | 21 kWh consumed | 0.125 €/km | 12.48 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Limonest, A6 | energy charged at Ionity 48 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 100 km | 21 kWh consumed | 0.125 €/km | 12.48 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 48 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 100 km | 21 kWh consumed | 0.125 €/km | 12.48 € |
| Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 48 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 100 km | 21 kWh consumed | 0.125 €/km | 12.48 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51 | energy charged at Ionity 48 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 100 km | 21 kWh consumed | 0.125 €/km | 12.48 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 48 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 50 km | 10 kWh consumed | 0.125 €/km | 6.24 € |
| Trip total | 78.00 € |
| Charging stop duration | Renault Megane E-Tech Electric 217 | Renault Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~42 km | ~14 km |
| 10 minutes | ~83 km | ~28 km |
| 20 minutes | ~166 km | ~56 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~211 km · 27 min | ~175 km · 67 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: 65,02 € (Megane E-Tech Electric 217) and 78,00 € (Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.