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Model 3 Performance
510 ch · 78 kWh · 2024
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | Model 3 Performance | A3 Sportback | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h23 | 7h06 | 17 min · A3 Sportback |
| Charging stops | 3 stops | 1 stop | 2 stops · A3 Sportback |
| Cost of energy used | 62.09 € | 106.96 € | 44.87 € · Model 3 Performance |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The A3 Sportback (combustion) makes 1 stop of 5 min, the Model 3 Performance (electric) 3 stops totalling 22 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 62,09 € for Model 3 Performance versus 106,96 € for A3 Sportback.
The official WLTP figures (16,7 kWh/100km for Model 3 Performance and 5,3 L/100km for A3 Sportback) 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 19,4 kWh/100km (Model 3 Performance) and 6,4 L/100km (A3 Sportback). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.
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 0.20 €/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.
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Tournus, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 362 km | 70 kWh consumed | 0.039 €/km | 14.05 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Valence, A7 | energy charged at Supercharger 234 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 161 km | 31 kWh consumed | 0.116 €/km | 18.72 € |
| Valence, A7 → Manosque, A51 | energy charged at Supercharger 234 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 161 km | 31 kWh consumed | 0.116 €/km | 18.72 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | energy charged at Supercharger 235 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 91 km | 18 kWh consumed | 0.117 €/km | 10.60 € |
| Trip total | 62.09 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Manosque, A51 | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 708 km | 45 L consumed | 0.138 €/km | 97.65 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 67 km | 4 L consumed | 0.139 €/km | 9.31 € |
| Trip total | 106.96 € |
| Charging stop duration | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Audi A3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~75 km | - |
| 10 minutes | ~150 km | - |
| 20 minutes | ~301 km | - |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~282 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 A3 Sportback arrives in 7h06 with 1 fuel stop.
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 62.09 € (Model 3 Performance) and 106.96 € (A3 Sportback). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 508 1.6 PureTech 180 (~7.2 L/100 km) would cost about 103 € in fuel.