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Xpeng G6 vs BMW i4 eDrive35 G26

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

family SUV · 2023 vs 2024 · Paris → Marseille · 775 km · 130 km/h
XpengBEVPlus rapide

G6

480 ch · 82 kWh · 2023

VS
BMWBEV

i4 eDrive35 G26

286 ch · 67.1 kWh · 2024

Simulation trip
Assumptions: 130 km/h · start 100 % · mild weather

Result · total trip time

AXpeng G6

7h27charging included

3 stops · 64.65 €

Gap17 minin favour of G6
BBMW i4 eDrive35 G26

7h44charging included

4 stops · 79.64 €

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
MeasureG6i4 eDrive35 G26Gap
Total time7h277h4417 min · G6
Charging stops3 stops4 stops1 stop · G6
Cost of energy used64.65 €79.64 €14.99 € · G6

Visualise the trip

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

XpengBEVFastest
G6
100%
405 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Charge 1
10 min · +33 kWh · 19.68 €
Charge 2
10 min · +33 kWh · 19.68 €
Charge 3
7 min · +24 kWh · 14.17 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h27
3
Stops
7h27
Duration
64.65 €
Cost of energy used
BMWBEV
i4 eDrive35 G26
100%
301 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Charge 1
9 min · +27 kWh · 16.10 €
Charge 2
9 min · +27 kWh · 16.10 €
Charge 3
9 min · +27 kWh · 16.10 €
Charge 4
15 min · +39 kWh · 23.26 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h44
4
Stops
7h44
Duration
79.64 €
Cost of energy used

The 17-minute lead of the G6 does not come from driving speed, but from one fewer charging stop on this route (3 vs 4).

Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 3 stops totalling 26 min for the G6 versus 4 stops totalling 43 min for the i4 eDrive35 G26.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (16,2 kWh/100km for G6 and 18,6 kWh/100km for i4 eDrive35 G26) 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 20,3 kWh/100km (G6) and 22,3 kWh/100km (i4 eDrive35 G26). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.

Recovery speed: 16,9 km/min versus 12,4 km/min

During the 26 minutes of charging for the G6, range recovers by 439 km. During the 43 cumulative minutes for the i4 eDrive35 G26, range recovers by 535 km. Per minute: the G6 recovers 1,4× faster. The gap is less pronounced but accumulates over long distances.

For reference: how much would an equivalent petrol car 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 1,7× the electric cost of the G6 and 1,4× that of the i4 eDrive35 G26. 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.

Xpeng G6

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Tournus, A6initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh364 km74 kWh consumed0.041 €/km14.77 €
Tournus, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Ionity 197 kW · 0.60 €/kWh162 km33 kWh consumed0.121 €/km19.68 €
Valence, A7 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Ionity 197 kW · 0.60 €/kWh162 km33 kWh consumed0.121 €/km19.68 €
Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 202 kW · 0.60 €/kWh87 km18 kWh consumed0.121 €/km10.52 €
Trip total64.65 €

BMW i4 eDrive35 G26

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Beaune, A6initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh271 km60 kWh consumed0.045 €/km12.08 €
Beaune, A6 → Limonest, A6energy charged at Ionity 179 kW · 0.60 €/kWh120 km27 kWh consumed0.134 €/km16.10 €
Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Ionity 179 kW · 0.60 €/kWh120 km27 kWh consumed0.134 €/km16.10 €
Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 179 kW · 0.60 €/kWh120 km27 kWh consumed0.134 €/km16.10 €
Montélimar, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 155 kW · 0.60 €/kWh144 km32 kWh consumed0.134 €/km19.24 €
Trip total79.64 €

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 durationXpeng G6BMW i4 eDrive35 G26
5 minutes~62 km~47 km
10 minutes~124 km~94 km
20 minutes~248 km~188 km
Full session 10 → 80 %~283 km · 25 min~210 km · 24 min

What produces these figures

WLTP combined consumption
16.2 kWh/100 km · 18.6 kWh/100 km
Net battery
82 kWh · 67.1 kWh
Max DC charging
215 kW · 180 kW

Compare with another vehicle

Replace one of the two with an alternative from the same segment

XpengBEV

G6

480 ch · 82 kWh · 2023

BMWBEV

i4 eDrive35 G26

286 ch · 67.1 kWh · 2024

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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 G6 arrives in 7h27 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.

On this trip, the energy used costs 64.65 € (G6) and 79.64 € (i4 eDrive35 G26). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech 130 (~7.8 L/100 km) would cost about 112 € in fuel.