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Xpeng G6 vs Tesla Model S 85

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

family SUV · 2023 vs 2012 · Paris → Marseille · 775 km · 130 km/h
XpengBEVPlus rapide

G6

480 ch · 82 kWh · 2023

VS
TeslaBEV

Model S 85

362 ch · 77.5 kWh · 2012

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

Result · total trip time

AXpeng G6

7h27charging included

3 stops · 64.65 €

Gap42 minin favour of G6
BTesla Model S 85

8h09charging included

4 stops · 86.68 €

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
MeasureG6Model S 85Gap
Total time7h278h0942 min · G6
Charging stops3 stops4 stops1 stop · G6
Cost of energy used64.65 €86.68 €22.03 € · 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
TeslaBEV
Model S 85
100%
315 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Charge 1
16 min · +31 kWh · 18.60 €
Charge 2
16 min · +31 kWh · 18.60 €
Charge 3
16 min · +31 kWh · 18.60 €
Charge 4
20 min · +36 kWh · 21.36 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 8h09
4
Stops
8h09
Duration
86.68 €
Cost of energy used

The 42-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 69 min for the Model S 85.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (16,2 kWh/100km for G6 and 23,5 kWh/100km for Model S 85) 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 24,6 kWh/100km (Model S 85). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.

Recovery speed: 16,9 km/min versus 7,6 km/min

During the 26 minutes of charging for the G6, range recovers by 439 km. During the 69 cumulative minutes for the Model S 85, range recovers by 523 km. Per minute: the G6 recovers 2,2× faster. At this rate, the charging stop blends into the trip rhythm - just enough time for a coffee. At a lower rate, it dictates the pace.

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 1,3× that of the Model S 85. 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 €

Tesla Model S 85

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Beaune, A6initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh283 km70 kWh consumed0.049 €/km13.96 €
Beaune, A6 → Limonest, A6energy charged at Supercharger 116 kW · 0.60 €/kWh126 km31 kWh consumed0.148 €/km18.60 €
Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Supercharger 116 kW · 0.60 €/kWh126 km31 kWh consumed0.148 €/km18.60 €
Valence, A7 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Supercharger 116 kW · 0.60 €/kWh126 km31 kWh consumed0.148 €/km18.60 €
Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Supercharger 107 kW · 0.60 €/kWh114 km28 kWh consumed0.148 €/km16.93 €
Trip total86.68 €

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 G6Tesla Model S 85
5 minutes~62 km~28 km
10 minutes~124 km~57 km
20 minutes~248 km~114 km
Full session 10 → 80 %~283 km · 25 min~220 km · 42 min

What produces these figures

WLTP combined consumption
16.2 kWh/100 km · 23.5 kWh/100 km
Net battery
82 kWh · 77.5 kWh
Max DC charging
215 kW · 120 kW

Compare with another vehicle

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XpengBEV

G6

480 ch · 82 kWh · 2023

TeslaBEV

Model S 85

362 ch · 77.5 kWh · 2012

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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 86.68 € (Model S 85). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech 130 (~7.8 L/100 km) would cost about 112 € in fuel.