TeslaBEV
Model S Plaid
1020 ch · 100 kWh · 2023
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | Model S Plaid | RS 5 Sedan | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h19 | 7h06 | 13 min · RS 5 Sedan |
| Charging stops | 2 stops | 1 stop | 1 stop · RS 5 Sedan |
| Cost of energy used | 56.73 € | 172.91 € | 116.18 € · Model S Plaid |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 1 stop of 5 min for the RS 5 Sedan versus 2 stops totalling 18 min for the Model S Plaid.
The official WLTP figures (18,7 kWh/100km for Model S Plaid and 18,4 kWh/100km for RS 5 Sedan) 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 12,0 L/100km (RS 5 Sedan). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.
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 0,7× that of the RS 5 Sedan. 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 | 451 km | 90 kWh consumed | 0.040 €/km | 18.01 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Manosque, A51 | energy charged at Supercharger 240 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 201 km | 40 kWh consumed | 0.119 €/km | 24.00 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | energy charged at Supercharger 229 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 123 km | 25 kWh consumed | 0.120 €/km | 14.72 € |
| Trip total | 56.73 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Limonest, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 78 km | 14 kWh consumed | 0.037 €/km | 2.87 € |
| Paris → Limonest, A6 | fuel · 2.03 €/L | 360 km | 43 L consumed | 0.244 €/km | 87.83 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Marseille | fuel · 2.03 €/L | 337 km | 40 L consumed | 0.244 €/km | 82.21 € |
| Trip total | 172.91 € |
| Charging stop duration | Tesla Model S Plaid | Audi RS 5 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~73 km | - |
| 10 minutes | ~146 km | - |
| 20 minutes | ~293 km | - |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~351 km · 26 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 RS 5 Sedan arrives in 7h06 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 172,91 € (RS 5 Sedan). 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.