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 | Model S P85D | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h19 | 8h02 | 43 min · Model S Plaid |
| Charging stops | 2 stops | 4 stops | 2 stops · Model S Plaid |
| Cost of energy used | 56.73 € | 79.10 € | 22.37 € · Model S Plaid |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 2 stops totalling 18 min for the Model S Plaid versus 4 stops totalling 61 min for the Model S P85D.
The official WLTP figures (18,7 kWh/100km for Model S Plaid and 22,5 kWh/100km for Model S P85D) 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 23,0 kWh/100km (Model S P85D). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.
During the 18 minutes of charging for the Model S Plaid, range recovers by 354 km. During the 61 cumulative minutes for the Model S P85D, range recovers by 502 km. Per minute: the Model S Plaid recovers 2,4× faster. At this rate, the charging stop blends into the trip rhythm - just enough time for a coffee. At a lower rate, it dictates the pace.
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 1,5× that of the Model S P85D. 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 → Tournus, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 303 km | 70 kWh consumed | 0.046 €/km | 13.96 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Limonest, A6 | energy charged at Supercharger 116 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 135 km | 31 kWh consumed | 0.138 €/km | 18.60 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Supercharger 116 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 135 km | 31 kWh consumed | 0.138 €/km | 18.60 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51 | energy charged at Supercharger 116 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 135 km | 31 kWh consumed | 0.138 €/km | 18.60 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | energy charged at Supercharger 112 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 68 km | 16 kWh consumed | 0.137 €/km | 9.35 € |
| Trip total | 79.10 € |
| Charging stop duration | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model S P85D |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~73 km | ~30 km |
| 10 minutes | ~146 km | ~61 km |
| 20 minutes | ~293 km | ~122 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~351 km · 26 min | ~236 km · 42 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 Model S Plaid arrives in 7h19 with 2 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.
On this trip, the energy used costs 56.73 € (Model S Plaid) and 79.10 € (Model S P85D). For reference, an equivalent BMW 530i (~8.0 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in fuel.