VolvoBEV
EX40 Single Motor
231 ch · 79 kWh · 2024
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
| EX40 Single Motor | Scenic E-Tech Electric 220 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h49 | 7h44−5 min |
| Charging stops | 3 stops | 3 stops |
| Total cost | 65,03 €−0,15 € | 65,18 € |
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: 3 stops totalling 43 min for the Scenic E-Tech Electric 220 versus 3 stops totalling 48 min for the EX40 Single Motor.
The official WLTP figures (18,6 kWh/100km for EX40 Single Motor and 16,6 kWh/100km for Scenic E-Tech Electric 220) 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 20,1 kWh/100km (EX40 Single Motor) and 20,8 kWh/100km (Scenic E-Tech Electric 220). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
During the 43 minutes of charging for the Scenic E-Tech Electric 220, range recovers by 427 km. During the 48 cumulative minutes for the EX40 Single Motor, range recovers by 451 km. Per minute: the Scenic E-Tech Electric 220 recovers 1,1× 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 1,7× the electric cost of the EX40 Single Motor and 1,7× that of the Scenic E-Tech Electric 220. 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 → Tournus, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,20 €/kWh | 354 km71 kWh consumed | 0,040 €/km | 14,23 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Ionity 112 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 157 km32 kWh consumed | 0,121 €/km | 18,96 € |
| Valence, A7 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Ionity 112 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 157 km32 kWh consumed | 0,121 €/km | 18,96 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 110 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 107 km21 kWh consumed | 0,120 €/km | 12,88 € |
| Trip total | 65,03 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Tournus, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,20 €/kWh | 377 km78 kWh consumed | 0,042 €/km | 15,67 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Ionity 123 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 168 km35 kWh consumed | 0,124 €/km | 20,88 € |
| Valence, A7 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Ionity 123 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 168 km35 kWh consumed | 0,124 €/km | 20,88 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 128 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 62 km13 kWh consumed | 0,125 €/km | 7,75 € |
| Trip total | 65,18 € | ||
How many kilometres do you recover depending on the time spent at the charger? Comparison at nominal peak power.
| Charging stop duration | Volvo EX40 Single Motor | Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric 220 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | - | - |
| 10 minutes | - | - |
| 20 minutes | - | - |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | - | - |
Replace one of the two with an alternative from the same segment
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The advantage comes from the combo real range + charging speed. On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the Scenic E-Tech Electric 220 arrives in 7h44 with 3 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: 65,03 € (EX40 Single Motor) and 65,18 € (Scenic E-Tech Electric 220). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.