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 | Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB) J1.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h17−12 min | 7h29 |
| Charging stops | 1 stop−2 stops | 3 stops |
| Total cost | 41,91 €−23,01 € | 64,92 € |
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 29 min for the Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB) J1.1.
The official WLTP figures (17,5 kWh/100km for Model S Long Range and 21,5 kWh/100km for Taycan 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 18,2 kWh/100km (Model S Long Range) and 23,8 kWh/100km (Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB) J1.1). 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 29 cumulative minutes for the Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB) J1.1, range recovers by 488 km. Per minute: the Model S Long Range recovers 1,1× 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 2,7× the electric cost of the Model S Long Range and 1,8× that of the Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB) J1.1. 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 | 317 km75 kWh consumed | 0,050 €/km | 15,82 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Limonest, A6energy charged at Ionity 251 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 141 km33 kWh consumed | 0,107 €/km | 15,07 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 251 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 141 km33 kWh consumed | 0,107 €/km | 15,07 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 228 kW · 0,45 €/kWh | 177 km42 kWh consumed | 0,107 €/km | 18,97 € |
| Trip total | 64,92 € | ||
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 | Porsche Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB) J1.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~80 km | ~66 km |
| 10 minutes | ~160 km | ~132 km |
| 20 minutes | ~320 km | ~265 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~384 km26 min | ~246 km23 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 64,92 € (Taycan 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.