TeslaBEV
Model 3 Long Range RWD
258 ch · 74 kWh · 2018
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | Model 3 Long Range RWD | A290 GT 160kW | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h30 | 8h17 | 47 min · Model 3 Long Range RWD |
| Charging stops | 2 stops | 4 stops | 2 stops · Model 3 Long Range RWD |
| Cost of energy used | 54.51 € | 58.73 € | 4.22 € · Model 3 Long Range RWD |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 2 stops totalling 29 min for the Model 3 Long Range RWD versus 4 stops totalling 76 min for the A290 GT 160kW.
The official WLTP figures (14,7 kWh/100km for Model 3 Long Range RWD and 15,3 kWh/100km for A290 GT 160kW) 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 17,5 kWh/100km (Model 3 Long Range RWD) and 16,5 kWh/100km (A290 GT 160kW). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.
During the 29 minutes of charging for the Model 3 Long Range RWD, range recovers by 422 km. During the 76 cumulative minutes for the A290 GT 160kW, range recovers by 532 km. Per minute: the Model 3 Long Range RWD recovers 2,1× 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 1,9× the electric cost of the Model 3 Long Range RWD and 1,8× that of the A290 GT 160kW. 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 | 382 km | 67 kWh consumed | 0.035 €/km | 13.33 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7 | energy charged at Supercharger 161 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 170 km | 30 kWh consumed | 0.104 €/km | 17.76 € |
| Valence, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Supercharger 148 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 224 km | 39 kWh consumed | 0.105 €/km | 23.42 € |
| Trip total | 54.51 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Beaune, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 273 km | 45 kWh consumed | 0.033 €/km | 9.00 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Limonest, A6 | energy charged at Ionity 71 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 121 km | 20 kWh consumed | 0.099 €/km | 12.00 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 71 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 121 km | 20 kWh consumed | 0.099 €/km | 12.00 € |
| Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 71 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 121 km | 20 kWh consumed | 0.099 €/km | 12.00 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 64 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 139 km | 23 kWh consumed | 0.099 €/km | 13.72 € |
| Trip total | 58.73 € |
| Charging stop duration | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | Alpine A290 GT 160kW |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~57 km | - |
| 10 minutes | ~114 km | - |
| 20 minutes | ~227 km | - |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~297 km · 28 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 RWD arrives in 7h30 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 54.51 € (Model 3 Long Range RWD) and 58.73 € (A290 GT 160kW). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 508 1.6 PureTech 180 (~7.2 L/100 km) would cost about 103 € in fuel.