TeslaBEV
Model S P100D
762 ch · 98 kWh · 2016
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | Model S P100D | A5 Avant | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h35 | 7h26 | 9 min · A5 Avant |
| Charging stops | 2 stops | 5 stops | 3 stops · Model S P100D |
| Cost of energy used | 61.12 € | 581.89 € | 520.77 € · Model S P100D |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The A5 Avant (combustion) makes 5 stops totalling 25 min, the Model S P100D (electric) 2 stops totalling 34 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 61,12 € for Model S P100D versus 581,89 € for A5 Avant.
The official WLTP figures (20,5 kWh/100km for Model S P100D and 7,6 L/100km for A5 Avant) 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 20,7 kWh/100km (Model S P100D) and 34,6 L/100km (A5 Avant). 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 → Limonest, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 425 km | 88 kWh consumed | 0.042 €/km | 17.65 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Supercharger 138 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 189 km | 39 kWh consumed | 0.124 €/km | 23.52 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Supercharger 139 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 160 km | 33 kWh consumed | 0.125 €/km | 19.95 € |
| Trip total | 61.12 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Auxerre, A6 | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 146 km | 50 L consumed | 0.749 €/km | 109.37 € |
| Auxerre, A6 → Tournus, A6 | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 146 km | 50 L consumed | 0.749 €/km | 109.37 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Limonest, A6 | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 146 km | 50 L consumed | 0.749 €/km | 109.37 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7 | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 146 km | 50 L consumed | 0.749 €/km | 109.37 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51 | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 146 km | 50 L consumed | 0.749 €/km | 109.37 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 47 km | 16 L consumed | 0.746 €/km | 35.05 € |
| Trip total | 581.89 € |
| Charging stop duration | Tesla Model S P100D | Audi A5 Avant |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~41 km | - |
| 10 minutes | ~82 km | - |
| 20 minutes | ~163 km | - |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~331 km · 44 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 A5 Avant arrives in 7h26 with 5 fuel 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.
On this trip, the energy used costs 61.12 € (Model S P100D) and 581.89 € (A5 Avant). For reference, an equivalent BMW 530i (~8.0 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in fuel.