TeslaBEV
Model X Plaid
1020 ch · 100 kWh · 2022
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | Model X Plaid | Model X Performance | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h26 | 7h21 | 5 min · Model X Performance |
| Charging stops | 2 stops | 2 stops | Same |
| Cost of energy used | 69.84 € | 62.36 € | 7.48 € · Model X Performance |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 2 stops totalling 20 min for the Model X Performance versus 2 stops totalling 25 min for the Model X Plaid.
The official WLTP figures (20,8 kWh/100km for Model X Plaid and 23,6 kWh/100km for Model X Performance) 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 22,8 kWh/100km (Model X Plaid) and 21,1 kWh/100km (Model X Performance). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.
During the 20 minutes of charging for the Model X Performance, range recovers by 380 km. During the 25 cumulative minutes for the Model X Plaid, range recovers by 409 km. Per minute: the Model X Performance recovers 1,2× faster. The gap is less pronounced but accumulates over long distances.
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 1,6× the electric cost of the Model X Plaid and 1,8× that of the Model X Performance. 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 | 395 km | 90 kWh consumed | 0.046 €/km | 18.01 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Supercharger 240 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 176 km | 40 kWh consumed | 0.136 €/km | 24.00 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Supercharger 213 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 204 km | 46 kWh consumed | 0.136 €/km | 27.83 € |
| Trip total | 69.84 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Limonest, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 426 km | 90 kWh consumed | 0.042 €/km | 18.01 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Supercharger 240 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 189 km | 40 kWh consumed | 0.127 €/km | 24.00 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Supercharger 242 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 160 km | 34 kWh consumed | 0.127 €/km | 20.35 € |
| Trip total | 62.36 € |
| Charging stop duration | Tesla Model X Plaid | Tesla Model X Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~64 km | ~69 km |
| 10 minutes | ~128 km | ~138 km |
| 20 minutes | ~256 km | ~276 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~308 km · 26 min | ~331 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 Model X Performance arrives in 7h21 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 69.84 € (Model X Plaid) and 62.36 € (Model X Performance). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech 130 (~7.8 L/100 km) would cost about 112 € in fuel.