TeslaBEV
Model S Long Range
670 ch · 100 kWh · 2021
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | Model S Long Range | Born VZ | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h17 | 7h42 | 25 min · Model S Long Range |
| Charging stops | 1 stop | 3 stops | 2 stops · Model S Long Range |
| Cost of energy used | 48.69 € | 61.10 € | 12.41 € · Model S Long Range |
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 41 min for the Born VZ.
The official WLTP figures (17,5 kWh/100km for Model S Long Range and 15,4 kWh/100km for Born VZ) 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 18,5 kWh/100km (Born VZ). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.
During the 16 minutes of charging for the Model S Long Range, range recovers by 311 km. During the 41 cumulative minutes for the Born VZ, range recovers by 468 km. Per minute: the Model S Long Range 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 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 2,4× the electric cost of the Model S Long Range and 1,9× that of the Born VZ. The gap narrows in winter but never reverses.
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Valence, A7 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 494 km | 90 kWh consumed | 0.036 €/km | 18.01 € |
| Valence, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Supercharger 212 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 281 km | 51 kWh consumed | 0.109 €/km | 30.68 € |
| Trip total | 48.69 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Tournus, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 336 km | 62 kWh consumed | 0.037 €/km | 12.43 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Valence, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 127 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 149 km | 28 kWh consumed | 0.111 €/km | 16.56 € |
| Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 127 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 149 km | 28 kWh consumed | 0.111 €/km | 16.56 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 126 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 140 km | 26 kWh consumed | 0.111 €/km | 15.55 € |
| Trip total | 61.10 € |
| Charging stop duration | Tesla Model S Long Range | Cupra Born VZ |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~80 km | ~43 km |
| 10 minutes | ~160 km | ~85 km |
| 20 minutes | ~320 km | ~170 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~384 km · 26 min | ~261 km · 33 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.
On this trip, the energy used costs 48.69 € (Model S Long Range) and 61.10 € (Born VZ). For reference, an equivalent BMW 530i (~8.0 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in fuel.