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Motorway range comparison

Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD vs Audi SQ5 Sportback

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

TeslaBEV

Model Y Long Range AWD

384 ch · 82 kWh · 2022

VS
AudiPetrolPlus rapide

SQ5 Sportback

367 ch · 2026

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO
Simulation trip

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation

Model Y Long Range AWDSQ5 Sportback
Total time7h197h06−13 min
Charging stops2 stops1 stop−1 stop
Total cost54,42 €−116,92 €171,34 €

Visualise the trip

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

TeslaBEV
Model Y Long Range AWD
100%
454 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Charge 1
8 min · +33 kWh · 19.68 €
Charge 2
10 min · +39 kWh · 23.22 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h19
2
Stops
7h19
Duration
54,42 €
Cost
AudiPetrolFastest
SQ5 Sportback
100%
538 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Refuel 1
5 min · +59 L · 118.93 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h06
1
Stops
7h06
Duration
171,34 €
Cost

Analysis

The 13-minute lead of the SQ5 Sportback (combustion) comes from not needing a charging stop: 1 stop of 5 min versus 2 stops totalling 19 min for the Model Y Long Range AWD (electric).

Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The SQ5 Sportback (combustion) makes 1 stop of 5 min, the Model Y Long Range AWD (electric) 2 stops totalling 19 min. Road safety reminder: on a trip of this duration, it is recommended to stop for at least 51 min total (17 min every 2h). The energy cost is 54,42 € for Model Y Long Range AWD versus 171,34 € for SQ5 Sportback.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (16,9 kWh/100km for Model Y Long Range AWD and 8,7 L/100km for SQ5 Sportback) 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 10,9 L/100km (SQ5 Sportback). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.

What about a 200 km round trip?

On a 200 km round trip (e.g. a weekend getaway), the electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle completes the entire journey on home energy at 0.18 €/kWh - with no charging stop. The time advantage of the combustion car on long-distance motorways disappears entirely, and the economic advantage of electric strengthens considerably.

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 Y Long Range AWD

SegmentDistance€/kmCost
Paris → Limonest, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,20 €/kWh409 km74 kWh consumed0,036 €/km14,77 €
Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Supercharger 246 kW · 0,60 €/kWh182 km33 kWh consumed0,108 €/km19,68 €
Montélimar, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Supercharger 232 kW · 0,60 €/kWh184 km33 kWh consumed0,109 €/km19,97 €
Trip total54,42 €
Audi

SQ5 Sportback

SegmentDistance€/kmCost
Paris → Valence, A7fuel · 2,03 €/L538 km59 L consumed0,221 €/km118,93 €
Valence, A7 → Marseillefuel · 2,03 €/L237 km26 L consumed0,221 €/km52,41 €
Trip total171,34 €

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 Y Long Range AWDAudi SQ5 Sportback
5 minutes~81 km-
10 minutes~162 km-
20 minutes~323 km-
Full session 10 → 80 %~318 km21 min-

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TeslaBEV

Model Y Long Range AWD

384 ch · 82 kWh · 2022

AudiPetrol

SQ5 Sportback

367 ch · 2026

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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 SQ5 Sportback arrives in 7h06 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.

Electric: 54,42 € (Model Y Long Range AWD) and 171,34 € (SQ5 Sportback). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.