TeslaBEV
Model S P85D
691 ch · 77.5 kWh · 2014
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | Model S P85D | iX xDrive50 I20 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 8h02 | 7h36 | 26 min · iX xDrive50 I20 |
| Charging stops | 4 stops | 2 stops | 2 stops · iX xDrive50 I20 |
| Cost of energy used | 79.10 € | 76.06 € | 3.04 € · iX xDrive50 I20 |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 2 stops totalling 35 min for the iX xDrive50 I20 versus 4 stops totalling 61 min for the Model S P85D.
The official WLTP figures (22,5 kWh/100km for Model S P85D and 21,1 kWh/100km for iX xDrive50 I20) 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 23,0 kWh/100km (Model S P85D) and 24,5 kWh/100km (iX xDrive50 I20). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.
During the 35 minutes of charging for the iX xDrive50 I20, range recovers by 419 km. During the 61 cumulative minutes for the Model S P85D, range recovers by 502 km. Per minute: the iX xDrive50 I20 recovers 1,5× 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 1,5× the electric cost of the Model S P85D and 1,5× that of the iX xDrive50 I20. The gap narrows in winter but never reverses.
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Tournus, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 303 km | 70 kWh consumed | 0.046 €/km | 13.96 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Limonest, A6 | energy charged at Supercharger 116 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 135 km | 31 kWh consumed | 0.138 €/km | 18.60 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Supercharger 116 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 135 km | 31 kWh consumed | 0.138 €/km | 18.60 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51 | energy charged at Supercharger 116 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 135 km | 31 kWh consumed | 0.138 €/km | 18.60 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | energy charged at Supercharger 112 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 68 km | 16 kWh consumed | 0.137 €/km | 9.35 € |
| Trip total | 79.10 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Limonest, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 386 km | 95 kWh consumed | 0.049 €/km | 18.95 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 180 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 172 km | 42 kWh consumed | 0.147 €/km | 25.25 € |
| Valence, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 165 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 217 km | 53 kWh consumed | 0.147 €/km | 31.87 € |
| Trip total | 76.06 € |
| Charging stop duration | Tesla Model S P85D | BMW iX xDrive50 I20 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~30 km | ~46 km |
| 10 minutes | ~61 km | ~93 km |
| 20 minutes | ~122 km | ~186 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~236 km · 42 min | ~301 km · 35 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 iX xDrive50 I20 arrives in 7h36 with 2 charging 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 79.10 € (Model S P85D) and 76.06 € (iX xDrive50 I20). For reference, an equivalent BMW 530i (~8.0 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in fuel.