TeslaBEV
Model S 85
362 ch · 77.5 kWh · 2012
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 S 85 | CLA 250+ with EQ technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 8h09 | 7h06−63 min |
| Charging stops | 4 stops | 1 stop−3 stops |
| Total cost | 69,19 € | 26,42 €−42,77 € |
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: 1 stop of 5 min for the CLA 250+ with EQ technology versus 4 stops totalling 69 min for the Model S 85.
The official WLTP figures (23,5 kWh/100km for Model S 85 and 10,7 kWh/100km for CLA 250+ with EQ technology) 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 24,6 kWh/100km (Model S 85) and 12,8 kWh/100km (CLA 250+ with EQ technology). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
During the 5 minutes of charging for the CLA 250+ with EQ technology, range recovers by 210 km. During the 69 cumulative minutes for the Model S 85, range recovers by 523 km. Per minute: the CLA 250+ with EQ technology recovers 5,5× 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 BMW 530i (equivalent segment) consumes about 8,0 L/100km on the motorway at 130 km/h. At 1,9 €/L, this Paris → Marseille trip would cost ~115 €. That is 1,7× the electric cost of the Model S 85 and 4,4× that of the CLA 250+ with EQ technology. 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 | 283 km70 kWh consumed | 0,052 €/km | 14,65 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Limonest, A6energy charged at Supercharger 116 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 126 km31 kWh consumed | 0,111 €/km | 13,95 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Supercharger 116 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 126 km31 kWh consumed | 0,111 €/km | 13,95 € |
| Valence, A7 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Supercharger 116 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 126 km31 kWh consumed | 0,111 €/km | 13,95 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Supercharger 107 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 114 km28 kWh consumed | 0,111 €/km | 12,69 € |
| Trip total | 69,19 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Montélimar, A7initial energy charged at home · 0,21 €/kWh | 596 km77 kWh consumed | 0,027 €/km | 16,06 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 322 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 179 km23 kWh consumed | 0,058 €/km | 10,35 € |
| Trip total | 26,42 € | ||
How many kilometres do you recover depending on the time spent at the charger? Comparison at nominal peak power.
| Charging stop duration | Tesla Model S 85 | Mercedes CLA 250+ with EQ technology |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~28 km | ~145 km |
| 10 minutes | ~57 km | ~291 km |
| 20 minutes | ~114 km | ~582 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~220 km42 min | ~463 km17 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 CLA 250+ with EQ technology arrives in 7h06 with 1 charging 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.
Electric: 69,19 € (Model S 85) and 26,42 € (CLA 250+ with EQ technology). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.