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 | Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) J1.1 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h18 | 7h32 | 14 min · Model S Long Range |
| Charging stops | 2 stops | 4 stops | 2 stops · Model S Long Range |
| Cost of energy used | 55.01 € | 90.12 € | 35.11 € · Model S Long Range |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 2 stops totalling 17 min for the Model S Long Range versus 4 stops totalling 31 min for the Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) J1.1.
The official WLTP figures (19,0 kWh/100km for Model S Long Range and 21,9 kWh/100km for Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) J1.1) 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 25,9 kWh/100km (Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) J1.1). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
During the 17 minutes of charging for the Model S Long Range, range recovers by 345 km. During the 31 cumulative minutes for the Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) J1.1, range recovers by 513 km. Per minute: the Model S Long Range recovers 1,2× faster. The gap is less pronounced but accumulates over long distances.
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 2,1× the electric cost of the Model S Long Range and 1,3× that of the Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) J1.1. The gap narrows in winter but never reverses.
| 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 → Tournus, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 291 km | 75 kWh consumed | 0.052 €/km | 15.07 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Limonest, A6 | energy charged at Ionity 251 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 129 km | 33 kWh consumed | 0.156 €/km | 20.09 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 251 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 129 km | 33 kWh consumed | 0.156 €/km | 20.09 € |
| Valence, A7 → Manosque, A51 | energy charged at Ionity 251 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 129 km | 33 kWh consumed | 0.156 €/km | 20.09 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 243 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 95 km | 25 kWh consumed | 0.156 €/km | 14.79 € |
| Trip total | 90.12 € |
| Charging stop duration | Tesla Model S Long Range | Porsche Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) J1.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~75 km | ~61 km |
| 10 minutes | ~149 km | ~122 km |
| 20 minutes | ~298 km | ~244 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~358 km · 26 min | ~227 km · 23 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 S Long Range arrives in 7h18 with 2 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: 55,01 € (Model S Long Range) and 90,12 € (Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) J1.1). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.