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Model 3 Long Range AWD
358 ch · 79 kWh · 2024
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | Model 3 Long Range AWD | EQS 450 V297 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h18 | 7h24 | 6 min · Model 3 Long Range AWD |
| Charging stops | 2 stops | 2 stops | Same |
| Cost of energy used | 51.36 € | 58.85 € | 7.49 € · Model 3 Long Range AWD |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 2 stops totalling 17 min for the Model 3 Long Range AWD versus 2 stops totalling 23 min for the EQS 450 V297.
The official WLTP figures (14,7 kWh/100km for Model 3 Long Range AWD and 18,3 kWh/100km for EQS 450 V297) 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 17,2 kWh/100km (Model 3 Long Range AWD) and 21,0 kWh/100km (EQS 450 V297). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.
During the 17 minutes of charging for the Model 3 Long Range AWD, range recovers by 390 km. During the 23 cumulative minutes for the EQS 450 V297, range recovers by 343 km. Per minute: the Model 3 Long Range AWD recovers 1,5× 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 2,0× the electric cost of the Model 3 Long Range AWD and 1,8× that of the EQS 450 V297. 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 | 414 km | 71 kWh consumed | 0.034 €/km | 14.23 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Supercharger 237 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 184 km | 32 kWh consumed | 0.103 €/km | 18.96 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Supercharger 236 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 177 km | 30 kWh consumed | 0.103 €/km | 18.17 € |
| Trip total | 51.36 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Limonest, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 462 km | 97 kWh consumed | 0.042 €/km | 19.41 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Manosque, A51 | energy charged at Ionity 185 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 205 km | 43 kWh consumed | 0.126 €/km | 25.87 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 193 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 108 km | 23 kWh consumed | 0.126 €/km | 13.57 € |
| Trip total | 58.85 € |
| Charging stop duration | Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | Mercedes EQS 450 V297 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~85 km | ~56 km |
| 10 minutes | ~170 km | ~111 km |
| 20 minutes | ~340 km | ~222 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~322 km · 20 min | ~359 km · 31 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 7h18 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 51.36 € (Model 3 Long Range AWD) and 58.85 € (EQS 450 V297). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 508 1.6 PureTech 180 (~7.2 L/100 km) would cost about 103 € in fuel.