TeslaBEV
Model 3 Standard Range Plus
227 ch · 50 kWh · 2019
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 Standard Range Plus | Seal U 160kW 2WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h31−12 min | 7h43 |
| Charging stops | 4 stops | 2 stops−2 stops |
| Total cost | 44,09 €−2,80 € | 46,89 € |
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: 4 stops totalling 31 min for the Model 3 Standard Range Plus versus 2 stops totalling 42 min for the Seal U 160kW 2WD.
The official WLTP figures (14,9 kWh/100km for Model 3 Standard Range Plus 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 15,7 kWh/100km (Model 3 Standard Range Plus) and 18,4 kWh/100km (Seal U 160kW 2WD). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
During the 31 minutes of charging for the Model 3 Standard Range Plus, range recovers by 520 km. During the 42 cumulative minutes for the Seal U 160kW 2WD, range recovers by 414 km. Per minute: the Model 3 Standard Range Plus recovers 1,7× 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 2,3× the electric cost of the Model 3 Standard Range Plus and 2,2× that of the Seal U 160kW 2WD. 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 → Beaune, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,21 €/kWh | 286 km45 kWh consumed | 0,033 €/km | 9,45 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Limonest, A6energy charged at Supercharger 171 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 127 km20 kWh consumed | 0,071 €/km | 9,00 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Supercharger 171 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 127 km20 kWh consumed | 0,071 €/km | 9,00 € |
| Valence, A7 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Supercharger 171 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 127 km20 kWh consumed | 0,071 €/km | 9,00 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Supercharger 163 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 108 km17 kWh consumed | 0,071 €/km | 7,64 € |
| Trip total | 44,09 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Limonest, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,21 €/kWh | 391 km72 kWh consumed | 0,039 €/km | 15,12 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 113 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 174 km32 kWh consumed | 0,083 €/km | 14,40 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 106 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 210 km39 kWh consumed | 0,083 €/km | 17,37 € |
| Trip total | 46,89 € | ||
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 Standard Range Plus | BYD Seal U 160kW 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~63 km | — |
| 10 minutes | ~126 km | — |
| 20 minutes | ~252 km | — |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~222 km19 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 Standard Range Plus arrives in 7h31 with 4 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: 44,09 € (Model 3 Standard Range Plus) and 46,89 € (Seal U 160kW 2WD). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.