TeslaBEV
Model 3 Long Range AWD
346 ch · 74 kWh · 2019
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
| Model 3 Long Range AWD | 4 Long Range RWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h22−46 min | 8h08 |
| Charging stops | 3 stops−1 stop | 4 stops |
| Total cost | 59,53 €−7,44 € | 66,97 € |
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: 3 stops totalling 21 min for the Model 3 Long Range AWD versus 4 stops totalling 67 min for the 4 Long Range RWD.
The official WLTP figures (16,0 kWh/100km for Model 3 Long Range AWD and 16,0 kWh/100km for 4 Long Range RWD) 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 18,5 kWh/100km (Model 3 Long Range AWD) and 19,2 kWh/100km (4 Long Range RWD). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
During the 21 minutes of charging for the Model 3 Long Range AWD, range recovers by 446 km. During the 67 cumulative minutes for the 4 Long Range RWD, range recovers by 514 km. Per minute: the Model 3 Long Range AWD recovers 2,8× 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 508 1.6 PureTech 180 (equivalent segment) consumes about 7,2 L/100km on the motorway at 130 km/h. At 1,9 €/L, this Paris → Marseille trip would cost ~103 €. That is 1,7× the electric cost of the Model 3 Long Range AWD and 1,5× that of the 4 Long Range RWD. 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 → Tournus, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,20 €/kWh | 359 km67 kWh consumed | 0,037 €/km | 13,33 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Supercharger 254 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 160 km30 kWh consumed | 0,111 €/km | 17,76 € |
| Valence, A7 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Supercharger 254 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 160 km30 kWh consumed | 0,111 €/km | 17,76 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Supercharger 234 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 96 km18 kWh consumed | 0,111 €/km | 10,68 € |
| Trip total | 59,53 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Tournus, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,20 €/kWh | 291 km56 kWh consumed | 0,038 €/km | 11,17 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Limonest, A6energy charged at Ionity 88 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 129 km25 kWh consumed | 0,115 €/km | 14,88 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Ionity 88 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 129 km25 kWh consumed | 0,115 €/km | 14,88 € |
| Valence, A7 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Ionity 88 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 129 km25 kWh consumed | 0,115 €/km | 14,88 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 86 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 97 km19 kWh consumed | 0,115 €/km | 11,16 € |
| Trip total | 66,97 € | ||
How many kilometres do you recover depending on the time spent at the charger? Comparison at nominal peak power.
| Charging stop duration | Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | MG 4 Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~79 km | - |
| 10 minutes | ~157 km | - |
| 20 minutes | ~315 km | - |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~280 km19 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 Model 3 Long Range AWD arrives in 7h22 with 3 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: 59,53 € (Model 3 Long Range AWD) and 66,97 € (4 Long Range RWD). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.