TeslaBEV
Model 3 Performance
456 ch · 78 kWh · 2021
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 Performance | A5 Sedan | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h24−2 min | 7h26 |
| Charging stops | 3 stops−2 stops | 5 stops |
| Total cost | 52,69 €−496,35 € | 549,04 € |
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 Model 3 Performance (electric) makes 3 stops totalling 23 min, the A5 Sedan (combustion) 5 stops totalling 25 min. Road safety reminder: on a trip of this duration, it is recommended to stop for at least 51 min total (17 min every 2h). The energy cost is 52,69 € for Model 3 Performance versus 549,04 € for A5 Sedan.
The official WLTP figures (16,5 kWh/100km for Model 3 Performance and 7,5 L/100km for A5 Sedan) 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 19,9 kWh/100km (Model 3 Performance) and 35,6 L/100km (A5 Sedan). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
On a 200 km round trip (e.g. a weekend getaway), the electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle completes the entire journey on home energy at 0.18 €/kWh — with no charging stop. The time advantage of the combustion car on long-distance motorways disappears entirely, and the economic advantage of electric strengthens considerably.
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 · 0,21 €/kWh | 352 km70 kWh consumed | 0,042 €/km | 14,74 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Supercharger 234 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 156 km31 kWh consumed | 0,090 €/km | 14,04 € |
| Valence, A7 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Supercharger 234 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 156 km31 kWh consumed | 0,090 €/km | 14,04 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Supercharger 239 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 110 km22 kWh consumed | 0,090 €/km | 9,87 € |
| Trip total | 52,69 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Auxerre, A6fuel · 1,99 €/L | 142 km50 L consumed | 0,706 €/km | 100,30 € |
| Auxerre, A6 → Beaune, A6fuel · 1,99 €/L | 142 km50 L consumed | 0,706 €/km | 100,30 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Limonest, A6fuel · 1,99 €/L | 142 km50 L consumed | 0,706 €/km | 100,30 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7fuel · 1,99 €/L | 142 km50 L consumed | 0,706 €/km | 100,30 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51fuel · 1,99 €/L | 142 km50 L consumed | 0,706 €/km | 100,30 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseillefuel · 1,99 €/L | 67 km24 L consumed | 0,710 €/km | 47,56 € |
| Trip total | 549,04 € | ||
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 Performance | Audi A5 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~73 km | — |
| 10 minutes | ~146 km | — |
| 20 minutes | ~293 km | — |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~274 km20 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 Performance arrives in 7h24 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: 52,69 € (Model 3 Performance) and 549,04 € (A5 Sedan). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.