TeslaBEV
Model S Long Range
670 ch · 100 kWh · 2019
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | Model S Long Range | CLA 220 4MATIC Saloon | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h18 | 7h06 | 12 min · CLA 220 4MATIC Saloon |
| Charging stops | 2 stops | 1 stop | 1 stop · CLA 220 4MATIC Saloon |
| Cost of energy used | 55.01 € | 109.66 € | 54.65 € · Model S Long Range |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The CLA 220 4MATIC Saloon (hybrid) makes 1 stop of 5 min, the Model S Long Range (electric) 2 stops totalling 17 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 55,01 € for Model S Long Range versus 109,66 € for CLA 220 4MATIC Saloon.
The official WLTP figures (19,0 kWh/100km for Model S Long Range and 5,8 L/100km for CLA 220 4MATIC Saloon) 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 19,6 kWh/100km (Model S Long Range) and 7,0 L/100km (CLA 220 4MATIC Saloon). 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 → Limonest, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 460 km | 90 kWh consumed | 0.039 €/km | 18.01 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Manosque, A51 | energy charged at Supercharger 240 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 204 km | 40 kWh consumed | 0.118 €/km | 24.00 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | energy charged at Supercharger 236 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 111 km | 22 kWh consumed | 0.117 €/km | 13.00 € |
| Trip total | 55.01 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Manosque, A51 | fuel · 2.03 €/L | 659 km | 46 L consumed | 0.142 €/km | 93.31 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | fuel · 2.03 €/L | 116 km | 8 L consumed | 0.141 €/km | 16.35 € |
| Trip total | 109.66 € |
| Charging stop duration | Tesla Model S Long Range | Mercedes CLA 220 4MATIC Saloon |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~75 km | - |
| 10 minutes | ~149 km | - |
| 20 minutes | ~298 km | - |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~358 km · 26 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 220 4MATIC Saloon 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: 55,01 € (Model S Long Range) and 109,66 € (CLA 220 4MATIC Saloon). An equivalent BMW 530i (~8,0 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.