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Motorway range comparison

Tesla Model X P100D vs BMW i3s (120 Ah) I01

Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.

TeslaBEVPlus rapide

Model X P100D

762 ch · 100 kWh · 2017

VS
BMWBEV

i3s (120 Ah) I01

184 ch · 37.9 kWh · 2018

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO
Simulation trip

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation

Model X P100Di3s (120 Ah) I01
Total time7h45−75 min9h
Charging stops2 stops−5 stops7 stops
Total cost58,65 €52,91 €−5,74 €

Visualise the trip

Both vehicles drive at 130 km/h. The difference comes from charging stops.

TeslaBEVFastest
Model X P100D
100%
435 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Charge 1
17 min · +40 kWh · 18.00 €
Charge 2
26 min · +55 kWh · 24.85 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h45
2
Stops
7h45
Duration
58,65 €
Cost
BMWBEV
i3s (120 Ah) I01
100%
216 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Charge 1
17 min · +15 kWh · 6.82 €
Charge 2
17 min · +15 kWh · 6.82 €
Charge 3
17 min · +15 kWh · 6.82 €
Charge 4
17 min · +15 kWh · 6.82 €
Charge 5
17 min · +15 kWh · 6.82 €
Charge 6
17 min · +15 kWh · 6.82 €
Charge 7
18 min · +16 kWh · 7.18 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 8h60
7
Stops
8h60
Duration
52,91 €
Cost

Analysis

The 75-minute lead of the Model X P100D does not come from driving speed, but from 5 fewer charging stops on this route (2 vs 7).

Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 2 stops totalling 44 min for the Model X P100D versus 7 stops totalling 119 min for the i3s (120 Ah) I01.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (22,8 kWh/100km for Model X P100D and 14,6 kWh/100km for i3s (120 Ah) I01) 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 23,0 kWh/100km (Model X P100D) and 17,5 kWh/100km (i3s (120 Ah) I01). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.

Recovery speed: 9,4 km/min versus 5,1 km/min

During the 44 minutes of charging for the Model X P100D, range recovers by 414 km. During the 119 cumulative minutes for the i3s (120 Ah) I01, range recovers by 611 km. Per minute: the Model X P100D recovers 1,8× 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.

For reference: how much would an equivalent petrol SUV cost?

A Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech 130 (equivalent segment) consumes about 7,8 L/100km on the motorway at 130 km/h. At 1,9 €/L, this Paris → Marseille trip would cost ~112 €. That is 1,9× the electric cost of the Model X P100D and 2,1× that of the i3s (120 Ah) I01. The gap narrows in winter but never reverses.

Energy cost breakdown for your trip Paris → Marseille

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.

Tesla

Model X P100D

SegmentDistance€/kmCost
Paris → Limonest, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,21 €/kWh391 km90 kWh consumed0,048 €/km18,90 €
Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Supercharger 141 kW · 0,45 €/kWh174 km40 kWh consumed0,103 €/km18,00 €
Montélimar, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Supercharger 127 kW · 0,45 €/kWh210 km48 kWh consumed0,104 €/km21,75 €
Trip total58,65 €
BMW

i3s (120 Ah) I01

SegmentDistance€/kmCost
Paris → Auxerre, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,21 €/kWh195 km34 kWh consumed0,037 €/km7,16 €
Auxerre, A6 → Beaune, A6energy charged at Ionity 54 kW · 0,45 €/kWh87 km15 kWh consumed0,078 €/km6,82 €
Beaune, A6 → Tournus, A6energy charged at Ionity 54 kW · 0,45 €/kWh87 km15 kWh consumed0,078 €/km6,82 €
Tournus, A6 → Limonest, A6energy charged at Ionity 54 kW · 0,45 €/kWh87 km15 kWh consumed0,078 €/km6,82 €
Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Ionity 54 kW · 0,45 €/kWh87 km15 kWh consumed0,078 €/km6,82 €
Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 54 kW · 0,45 €/kWh87 km15 kWh consumed0,078 €/km6,82 €
Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Ionity 54 kW · 0,45 €/kWh87 km15 kWh consumed0,078 €/km6,82 €
Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 53 kW · 0,45 €/kWh61 km11 kWh consumed0,079 €/km4,82 €
Trip total52,91 €

Range recovered by stop duration

How many kilometres do you recover depending on the time spent at the charger? Comparison at nominal peak power.

Charging stop durationTesla Model X P100DBMW i3s (120 Ah) I01
5 minutes~37 km-
10 minutes~74 km-
20 minutes~147 km-
Full session 10 → 80 %~304 km45 min-

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TeslaBEV

Model X P100D

762 ch · 100 kWh · 2017

BMWBEV

i3s (120 Ah) I01

184 ch · 37.9 kWh · 2018

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Frequently asked questions

The advantage comes from the combo real range + charging speed. On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the Model X P100D arrives in 7h45 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.

Electric: 58,65 € (Model X P100D) and 52,91 € (i3s (120 Ah) I01). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.