TeslaBEV
Model S Long Range
670 ch · 100 kWh · 2021
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 Long Range | Seal 390 AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h17−28 min | 7h45 |
| Charging stops | 1 stop−2 stops | 3 stops |
| Total cost | 41,91 €−8,47 € | 50,38 € |
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 16 min for the Model S Long Range versus 3 stops totalling 44 min for the Seal 390 AWD.
The official WLTP figures (17,5 kWh/100km for Model S Long Range and 18,0 kWh/100km for Seal 390 AWD) 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 18,2 kWh/100km (Model S Long Range) and 19,4 kWh/100km (Seal 390 AWD). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
During the 16 minutes of charging for the Model S Long Range, range recovers by 311 km. During the 44 cumulative minutes for the Seal 390 AWD, range recovers by 434 km. Per minute: the Model S Long Range recovers 2,0× 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 2,7× the electric cost of the Model S Long Range and 2,3× that of the Seal 390 AWD. 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 → Valence, A7initial energy charged at home · 0,21 €/kWh | 494 km90 kWh consumed | 0,038 €/km | 18,90 € |
| Valence, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Supercharger 212 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 281 km51 kWh consumed | 0,082 €/km | 23,01 € |
| Trip total | 41,91 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Tournus, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,21 €/kWh | 371 km72 kWh consumed | 0,041 €/km | 15,12 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Ionity 113 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 165 km32 kWh consumed | 0,087 €/km | 14,40 € |
| Valence, A7 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Ionity 113 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 165 km32 kWh consumed | 0,087 €/km | 14,40 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 110 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 74 km14 kWh consumed | 0,087 €/km | 6,46 € |
| Trip total | 50,38 € | ||
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 Long Range | BYD Seal 390 AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~80 km | - |
| 10 minutes | ~160 km | - |
| 20 minutes | ~320 km | - |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~384 km26 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 7h17 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: 41,91 € (Model S Long Range) and 50,38 € (Seal 390 AWD). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.