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 | S e-tron GT | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h19 | 7h13 | 6 min · S e-tron GT |
| Charging stops | 2 stops | 1 stop | 1 stop · S e-tron GT |
| Cost of energy used | 56.73 € | 49.45 € | 7.28 € · S e-tron GT |
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 assumptions below the controls.
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.
| 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 → Valence, A7 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 504 km | 95 kWh consumed | 0.038 €/km | 18.91 € |
| Valence, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 283 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 271 km | 51 kWh consumed | 0.113 €/km | 30.54 € |
| Trip total | 49.45 € |
| 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 km · 26 min | ~392 km · 21 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.
On this trip, the energy used costs 56.73 € (Model S Plaid) and 49.45 € (S e-tron GT). For reference, an equivalent BMW 530i (~8.0 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in fuel.