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 | SQ5 SUV | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h19 | 7h16−3 min |
| Charging stops | 2 stops−1 stop | 3 stops |
| Total cost | 56,73 €−400,19 € | 456,92 € |
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 SQ5 SUV (combustion) makes 3 stops totalling 15 min, the Model S Plaid (electric) 2 stops totalling 18 min. Road safety reminder: on a trip of this duration, it is recommended to stop for at least 51 min total (17 min every 2h). The energy cost is 56,73 € for Model S Plaid versus 456,92 € for SQ5 SUV.
The official WLTP figures (18,7 kWh/100km for Model S Plaid and 8,8 L/100km for SQ5 SUV) 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 29,0 L/100km (SQ5 SUV). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
On a 200 km round trip (e.g. a weekend getaway), the electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle completes the entire journey on home energy at 0.18 €/kWh - with no charging stop. The time advantage of the combustion car on long-distance motorways disappears entirely, and the economic advantage of electric strengthens considerably.
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 → Beaune, A6fuel · 2,03 €/L | 202 km58 L consumed | 0,589 €/km | 118,93 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Limonest, A6fuel · 2,03 €/L | 202 km58 L consumed | 0,589 €/km | 118,93 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7fuel · 2,03 €/L | 202 km58 L consumed | 0,589 €/km | 118,93 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseillefuel · 2,03 €/L | 170 km49 L consumed | 0,589 €/km | 100,13 € |
| Trip total | 456,92 € | ||
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 SQ5 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~73 km | - |
| 10 minutes | ~146 km | - |
| 20 minutes | ~293 km | - |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~351 km26 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 SQ5 SUV arrives in 7h16 with 3 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.
Electric: 56,73 € (Model S Plaid) and 456,92 € (SQ5 SUV). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.