TeslaBEV
Model S Performance
778 ch · 100 kWh · 2019
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | Model S Performance | A6 Avant e-tron | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h20 | 7h15 | 5 min · A6 Avant e-tron |
| Charging stops | 2 stops | 1 stop | 1 stop · A6 Avant e-tron |
| Cost of energy used | 59.47 € | 47.05 € | 12.42 € · A6 Avant e-tron |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 1 stop of 14 min for the A6 Avant e-tron versus 2 stops totalling 19 min for the Model S Performance.
The official WLTP figures (19,3 kWh/100km for Model S Performance and 14,8 kWh/100km for A6 Avant e-tron) 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 20,5 kWh/100km (Model S Performance) and 17,5 kWh/100km (A6 Avant e-tron). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.
During the 14 minutes of charging for the A6 Avant e-tron, range recovers by 315 km. During the 19 cumulative minutes for the Model S Performance, range recovers by 367 km. Per minute: the A6 Avant e-tron recovers 1,2× 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 1,9× the electric cost of the Model S Performance and 2,4× that of the A6 Avant e-tron. 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 | 438 km | 90 kWh consumed | 0.041 €/km | 18.01 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Supercharger 240 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 195 km | 40 kWh consumed | 0.123 €/km | 24.00 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Supercharger 235 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 142 km | 29 kWh consumed | 0.123 €/km | 17.46 € |
| Trip total | 59.47 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Valence, A7 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 489 km | 85 kWh consumed | 0.035 €/km | 17.09 € |
| Valence, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 236 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 286 km | 50 kWh consumed | 0.105 €/km | 29.96 € |
| Trip total | 47.05 € |
| Charging stop duration | Tesla Model S Performance | Audi A6 Avant e-tron |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~71 km | ~90 km |
| 10 minutes | ~142 km | ~180 km |
| 20 minutes | ~284 km | ~361 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~341 km · 26 min | ~380 km · 23 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 A6 Avant e-tron arrives in 7h15 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.
Electric: 59,47 € (Model S Performance) and 47,05 € (A6 Avant e-tron). An equivalent BMW 530i (~8,0 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.