TeslaBEV
Model Y Long Range AWD
384 ch · 82 kWh · 2021
Motorway range comparison
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
| Model Y Long Range AWD | Model 3 Long Range RWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h19−11 min | 7h30 |
| Charging stops | 2 stops | 2 stops |
| Cost of energy used | 54.42 €−0.09 € | 54.51 € |
Both vehicles drive at 130 km/h. The difference comes from charging stops.
Analysis
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 2 stops totalling 19 min for the Model Y Long Range AWD versus 2 stops totalling 29 min for the Model 3 Long Range RWD.
The official WLTP figures (16,9 kWh/100km for Model Y Long Range AWD and 14,7 kWh/100km for Model 3 Long Range RWD) 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 18,1 kWh/100km (Model Y Long Range AWD) and 17,5 kWh/100km (Model 3 Long Range RWD). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
During the 19 minutes of charging for the Model Y Long Range AWD, range recovers by 395 km. During the 29 cumulative minutes for the Model 3 Long Range RWD, range recovers by 422 km. Per minute: the Model Y Long Range AWD recovers 1,4× 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 2,1× the electric cost of the Model Y Long Range AWD and 2,1× that of the Model 3 Long Range RWD. The gap narrows in winter but never reverses.
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.
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Limonest, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,20 €/kWh | 409 km74 kWh consumed | 0,036 €/km | 14,77 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Supercharger 246 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 182 km33 kWh consumed | 0,108 €/km | 19,68 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Supercharger 232 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 184 km33 kWh consumed | 0,109 €/km | 19,97 € |
| Trip total | 54,42 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Limonest, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,20 €/kWh | 382 km67 kWh consumed | 0,035 €/km | 13,33 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Supercharger 161 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 170 km30 kWh consumed | 0,104 €/km | 17,76 € |
| Valence, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Supercharger 148 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 224 km39 kWh consumed | 0,105 €/km | 23,42 € |
| Trip total | 54,51 € | ||
How many kilometres do you recover depending on the time spent at the charger? Comparison at nominal peak power.
| Charging stop duration | Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~81 km | ~57 km |
| 10 minutes | ~162 km | ~114 km |
| 20 minutes | ~323 km | ~227 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~318 km21 min | ~297 km28 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 Y Long Range AWD 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.
Electric: 54,42 € (Model Y Long Range AWD) and 54,51 € (Model 3 Long Range RWD). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.