TeslaBEV
Model S Long Range
670 ch · 100 kWh · 2023
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | Model S Long Range | S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h17 | 7h06 | 11 min · S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 |
| Charging stops | 1 stop | 1 stop | Same |
| Cost of energy used | 48.69 € | 177.53 € | 128.84 € · Model S Long Range |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 (hybrid) makes 1 stop of 5 min, the Model S Long Range (electric) 1 stop of 16 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 48,69 € for Model S Long Range versus 177,53 € for S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223.
The official WLTP figures (17,5 kWh/100km for Model S Long Range and 9,1 L/100km for S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223) 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 10,6 L/100km (S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223). 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 0.20 €/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 → 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 → Montélimar, A7 | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 648 km | 68 L consumed | 0.229 €/km | 148.43 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseille | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 127 km | 13 L consumed | 0.229 €/km | 29.10 € |
| Trip total | 177.53 € |
| Charging stop duration | Tesla Model S Long Range | Mercedes S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~80 km | - |
| 10 minutes | ~160 km | - |
| 20 minutes | ~320 km | - |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~384 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 S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 arrives in 7h06 with 1 fuel 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 177.53 € (S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223). For reference, an equivalent BMW 530i (~8.0 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in fuel.