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Tesla Model S P85D vs KIA EV6 AWD Long Range

Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.

grand tourer · 2014 vs 2023 · Paris → Marseille · 775 km · 130 km/h
TeslaBEV

Model S P85D

691 ch · 77.5 kWh · 2014

VS
KiaBEVPlus rapide

EV6 AWD Long Range

325 ch · 74 kWh · 2023

Simulation trip
Assumptions: 130 km/h · start 100 % · mild weather

Result · total trip time

ATesla Model S P85D

8h02charging included

4 stops · 79.10 €

Gap1 minin favour of EV6 AWD Long Range
BKIA EV6 AWD Long Range

8h01charging included

4 stops · 73.34 €

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
MeasureModel S P85DEV6 AWD Long RangeGap
Total time8h028h011 min · EV6 AWD Long Range
Charging stops4 stops4 stopsSame
Cost of energy used79.10 €73.34 €5.76 € · EV6 AWD Long Range

Visualise the trip

Both vehicles drive at 130 km/h. The difference comes from charging stops.

TeslaBEV
Model S P85D
100%
337 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Charge 1
16 min · +31 kWh · 18.60 €
Charge 2
16 min · +31 kWh · 18.60 €
Charge 3
16 min · +31 kWh · 18.60 €
Charge 4
12 min · +22 kWh · 13.49 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 8h02
4
Stops
8h02
Duration
79.10 €
Cost of energy used
KiaBEVFastest
EV6 AWD Long Range
100%
344 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Charge 1
17 min · +30 kWh · 17.76 €
Charge 2
17 min · +30 kWh · 17.76 €
Charge 3
17 min · +30 kWh · 17.76 €
Charge 4
10 min · +18 kWh · 10.60 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 8h01
4
Stops
8h01
Duration
73.34 €
Cost of energy used

Very close result: less than one minute apart on this route. Both vehicles are evenly matched on the motorway over this distance.

Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 4 stops totalling 61 min for the EV6 AWD Long Range versus 4 stops totalling 61 min for the Model S P85D.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (22,5 kWh/100km for Model S P85D and 17,2 kWh/100km for EV6 AWD Long Range) 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 21,5 kWh/100km (EV6 AWD Long Range). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.

Recovery speed: 8,1 km/min versus 8,2 km/min

During the 61 minutes of charging for the EV6 AWD Long Range, range recovers by 495 km. During the 61 cumulative minutes for the Model S P85D, range recovers by 502 km. Per minute, both recover at the same rate. The gap is less pronounced but accumulates over long distances.

For reference: how much would an equivalent petrol car cost?

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 1,6× that of the EV6 AWD Long Range. The gap narrows in winter but never reverses.

Energy cost breakdown for your trip Paris → Marseille

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.

Tesla Model S P85D

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Tournus, A6initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh303 km70 kWh consumed0.046 €/km13.96 €
Tournus, A6 → Limonest, A6energy charged at Supercharger 116 kW · 0.60 €/kWh135 km31 kWh consumed0.138 €/km18.60 €
Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Supercharger 116 kW · 0.60 €/kWh135 km31 kWh consumed0.138 €/km18.60 €
Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Supercharger 116 kW · 0.60 €/kWh135 km31 kWh consumed0.138 €/km18.60 €
Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Supercharger 112 kW · 0.60 €/kWh68 km16 kWh consumed0.137 €/km9.35 €
Trip total79.10 €

Kia EV6 AWD Long Range

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Tournus, A6initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh310 km67 kWh consumed0.043 €/km13.33 €
Tournus, A6 → Limonest, A6energy charged at Ionity 104 kW · 0.60 €/kWh138 km30 kWh consumed0.129 €/km17.76 €
Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 104 kW · 0.60 €/kWh138 km30 kWh consumed0.129 €/km17.76 €
Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Ionity 104 kW · 0.60 €/kWh138 km30 kWh consumed0.129 €/km17.76 €
Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 106 kW · 0.60 €/kWh52 km11 kWh consumed0.130 €/km6.73 €
Trip total73.34 €

Range recovered by stop duration

How many kilometres do you recover depending on the time spent at the charger? Comparison at nominal peak power.
Charging stop durationTesla Model S P85DKia EV6 AWD Long Range
5 minutes~30 km-
10 minutes~61 km-
20 minutes~122 km-
Full session 10 → 80 %~236 km · 42 min-

What produces these figures

WLTP combined consumption
22.5 kWh/100 km · 17.2 kWh/100 km
Net battery
77.5 kWh · 74 kWh

Compare with another vehicle

Replace one of the two with an alternative from the same segment

TeslaBEV

Model S P85D

691 ch · 77.5 kWh · 2014

KiaBEV

EV6 AWD Long Range

325 ch · 74 kWh · 2023

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Frequently asked questions

The advantage comes from the combo real range + charging speed. On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the EV6 AWD Long Range arrives in 8h01 with 4 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 73.34 € (EV6 AWD Long Range). For reference, an equivalent BMW 530i (~8.0 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in fuel.