TeslaBEV
Model S Plaid
1020 ch · 100 kWh · 2021
Motorway range comparison
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
| Model S Plaid | S e-tron GT | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h19 | 7h13−6 min |
| Charging stops | 2 stops | 1 stop−1 stop |
| Total cost | 56,73 € | 49,45 €−7,28 € |
Both vehicles drive at 130 km/h. The difference comes from charging stops.
Analysis
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 1 stop of 12 min for the S e-tron GT versus 2 stops totalling 18 min for the Model S Plaid.
The official WLTP figures (18,7 kWh/100km for Model S Plaid and 15,9 kWh/100km for S e-tron GT) 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 19,9 kWh/100km (Model S Plaid) and 18,8 kWh/100km (S e-tron GT). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
During the 12 minutes of charging for the S e-tron GT, range recovers by 301 km. During the 18 cumulative minutes for the Model S Plaid, range recovers by 354 km. Per minute: the S e-tron GT recovers 1,3× 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 2,0× the electric cost of the Model S Plaid and 2,3× that of the S e-tron GT. The gap narrows in winter but never reverses.
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.
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Limonest, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,20 €/kWh | 451 km90 kWh consumed | 0,040 €/km | 18,01 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Supercharger 240 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 201 km40 kWh consumed | 0,119 €/km | 24,00 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Supercharger 229 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 123 km25 kWh consumed | 0,120 €/km | 14,72 € |
| Trip total | 56,73 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Valence, A7initial energy charged at home · 0,20 €/kWh | 504 km95 kWh consumed | 0,038 €/km | 18,91 € |
| Valence, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 283 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 271 km51 kWh consumed | 0,113 €/km | 30,54 € |
| Trip total | 49,45 € | ||
How many kilometres do you recover depending on the time spent at the charger? Comparison at nominal peak power.
| Charging stop duration | Tesla Model S Plaid | Audi S e-tron GT |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~73 km | ~99 km |
| 10 minutes | ~146 km | ~199 km |
| 20 minutes | ~293 km | ~398 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~351 km26 min | ~392 km21 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 S e-tron GT arrives in 7h13 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: 56,73 € (Model S Plaid) and 49,45 € (S e-tron GT). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.