TeslaBEV
Model 3 Performance
456 ch · 78 kWh · 2021
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | Model 3 Performance | Seal U 160kW 2WD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h24 | 7h43 | 19 min · Model 3 Performance |
| Charging stops | 3 stops | 2 stops | 1 stop · Seal U 160kW 2WD |
| Cost of energy used | 64.65 € | 56.77 € | 7.88 € · Seal U 160kW 2WD |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 3 stops totalling 23 min for the Model 3 Performance versus 2 stops totalling 42 min for the Seal U 160kW 2WD.
The official WLTP figures (16,5 kWh/100km for Model 3 Performance and 17,0 kWh/100km for Seal U 160kW 2WD) 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 18,4 kWh/100km (Seal U 160kW 2WD). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.
During the 23 minutes of charging for the Model 3 Performance, range recovers by 454 km. During the 42 cumulative minutes for the Seal U 160kW 2WD, range recovers by 414 km. Per minute: the Model 3 Performance recovers 2,0× 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 1,6× the electric cost of the Model 3 Performance and 1,8× that of the Seal U 160kW 2WD. The gap narrows in winter but never reverses.
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Tournus, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 352 km | 70 kWh consumed | 0.040 €/km | 14.05 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Valence, A7 | energy charged at Supercharger 234 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 156 km | 31 kWh consumed | 0.120 €/km | 18.72 € |
| Valence, A7 → Manosque, A51 | energy charged at Supercharger 234 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 156 km | 31 kWh consumed | 0.120 €/km | 18.72 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | energy charged at Supercharger 239 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 110 km | 22 kWh consumed | 0.120 €/km | 13.16 € |
| Trip total | 64.65 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Limonest, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 391 km | 72 kWh consumed | 0.037 €/km | 14.41 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 113 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 174 km | 32 kWh consumed | 0.110 €/km | 19.20 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 106 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 210 km | 39 kWh consumed | 0.110 €/km | 23.16 € |
| Trip total | 56.77 € |
| Charging stop duration | Tesla Model 3 Performance | BYD Seal U 160kW 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~73 km | - |
| 10 minutes | ~146 km | - |
| 20 minutes | ~293 km | - |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~274 km · 20 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.
On this trip, the energy used costs 64.65 € (Model 3 Performance) and 56.77 € (Seal U 160kW 2WD). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 508 1.6 PureTech 180 (~7.2 L/100 km) would cost about 103 € in fuel.