TeslaBEV
Model 3 Long Range RWD
258 ch · 74 kWh · 2018
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 RWD | Megane E-Tech Electric 217 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h30−20 min | 7h50 |
| Charging stops | 2 stops−2 stops | 4 stops |
| Total cost | 44,87 €−6,86 € | 51,73 € |
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: 2 stops totalling 29 min for the Model 3 Long Range RWD versus 4 stops totalling 49 min for the Megane E-Tech Electric 217.
The official WLTP figures (14,7 kWh/100km for Model 3 Long Range RWD and 15,2 kWh/100km for Megane E-Tech Electric 217) 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 18,2 kWh/100km (Megane E-Tech Electric 217). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
During the 29 minutes of charging for the Model 3 Long Range RWD, range recovers by 422 km. During the 49 cumulative minutes for the Megane E-Tech Electric 217, range recovers by 535 km. Per minute: the Model 3 Long Range RWD recovers 1,3× faster. The gap is less pronounced but accumulates over long distances.
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 2,3× the electric cost of the Model 3 Long Range RWD and 2,0× that of the Megane E-Tech Electric 217. 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 → Limonest, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,21 €/kWh | 382 km67 kWh consumed | 0,037 €/km | 13,99 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Supercharger 161 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 170 km30 kWh consumed | 0,078 €/km | 13,32 € |
| Valence, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Supercharger 148 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 224 km39 kWh consumed | 0,078 €/km | 17,57 € |
| Trip total | 44,87 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Beaune, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,21 €/kWh | 271 km50 kWh consumed | 0,038 €/km | 10,39 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Limonest, A6energy charged at Ionity 120 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 121 km22 kWh consumed | 0,082 €/km | 9,90 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Ionity 120 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 121 km22 kWh consumed | 0,082 €/km | 9,90 € |
| Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 120 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 121 km22 kWh consumed | 0,082 €/km | 9,90 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 111 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 142 km26 kWh consumed | 0,082 €/km | 11,64 € |
| Trip total | 51,73 € | ||
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 RWD | Renault Megane E-Tech Electric 217 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~57 km | ~42 km |
| 10 minutes | ~114 km | ~83 km |
| 20 minutes | ~227 km | ~166 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~297 km28 min | ~211 km27 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.
Electric: 44,87 € (Model 3 Long Range RWD) and 51,73 € (Megane E-Tech Electric 217). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.