TeslaBEV
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 | A5 Sedan | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h23 | 7h26 | 3 min · Model 3 Performance |
| Charging stops | 3 stops | 5 stops | 2 stops · Model 3 Performance |
| Cost of energy used | 62.09 € | 560.90 € | 498.81 € · Model 3 Performance |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The Model 3 Performance (electric) makes 3 stops totalling 22 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 62,09 € for Model 3 Performance versus 560,90 € for A5 Sedan.
The official WLTP figures (16,7 kWh/100km for Model 3 Performance and 7,6 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 19,4 kWh/100km (Model 3 Performance) and 35,6 L/100km (A5 Sedan). 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 0.18 €/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.
| 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 → Auxerre, A6 | fuel · 2.03 €/L | 142 km | 50 L consumed | 0.722 €/km | 102.46 € |
| Auxerre, A6 → Beaune, A6 | fuel · 2.03 €/L | 142 km | 50 L consumed | 0.722 €/km | 102.46 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Limonest, A6 | fuel · 2.03 €/L | 142 km | 50 L consumed | 0.722 €/km | 102.46 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7 | fuel · 2.03 €/L | 142 km | 50 L consumed | 0.722 €/km | 102.46 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51 | fuel · 2.03 €/L | 142 km | 50 L consumed | 0.722 €/km | 102.46 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | fuel · 2.03 €/L | 67 km | 24 L consumed | 0.725 €/km | 48.59 € |
| Trip total | 560.90 € |
| Charging stop duration | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Audi A5 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Model 3 Performance arrives in 7h23 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: 62,09 € (Model 3 Performance) and 560,90 € (A5 Sedan). An equivalent Peugeot 508 1.6 PureTech 180 (~7,2 L/100 km) would cost about 103 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.