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 | GLC 400 4MATIC with EQ Technology X254 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h35 | 7h11 | 24 min · GLC 400 4MATIC with EQ Technology X254 |
| Charging stops | 2 stops | 1 stop | 1 stop · GLC 400 4MATIC with EQ Technology X254 |
| Cost of energy used | 61.12 € | 42.89 € | 18.23 € · GLC 400 4MATIC with EQ Technology X254 |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 1 stop of 10 min for the GLC 400 4MATIC with EQ Technology X254 versus 2 stops totalling 34 min for the Model S P100D.
The official WLTP figures (20,5 kWh/100km for Model S P100D and 13,2 kWh/100km for GLC 400 4MATIC with EQ Technology X254) 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 16,5 kWh/100km (GLC 400 4MATIC with EQ Technology X254). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.
During the 10 minutes of charging for the GLC 400 4MATIC with EQ Technology X254, range recovers by 292 km. During the 34 cumulative minutes for the Model S P100D, range recovers by 380 km. Per minute: the GLC 400 4MATIC with EQ Technology X254 recovers 2,6× 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 1,9× the electric cost of the Model S P100D and 2,7× that of the GLC 400 4MATIC with EQ Technology X254. The gap narrows in winter but never reverses.
| 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 → Valence, A7 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 513 km | 85 kWh consumed | 0.033 €/km | 16.93 € |
| Valence, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 289 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 262 km | 43 kWh consumed | 0.099 €/km | 25.96 € |
| Trip total | 42.89 € |
| Charging stop duration | Tesla Model S P100D | Mercedes GLC 400 4MATIC with EQ Technology X254 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~41 km | ~117 km |
| 10 minutes | ~82 km | ~233 km |
| 20 minutes | ~163 km | ~467 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~331 km · 44 min | ~399 km · 18 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 GLC 400 4MATIC with EQ Technology X254 arrives in 7h11 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 61.12 € (Model S P100D) and 42.89 € (GLC 400 4MATIC with EQ Technology X254). For reference, an equivalent BMW 530i (~8.0 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in fuel.