Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
On this real-world road trip, we drive an EV and a petrol car side by side from Paris to Brittany — no racing, just data.
We track departure times, traffic, charging stops, energy consumption, speed limits, and overall cost to answer a simple question: does driving an EV actually slow you down on a long motorway journey?
Starting with 85% battery, the EV drives nearly three hours before stopping at an Ionity charger, while the petrol car runs straight through.
Along the way, we break down:
- Real motorway efficiency at up to 130 km/h
- Charging availability during a busy holiday period
- Total travel time vs continuous driving
- Electricity cost vs petrol cost per 100 km
- Where EV road trips are genuinely easy — and where they’re still a hassle
The result? Well watch the video to see how much drama there is, what the running costs are for the EV.
This should give a sense of what long-distance EV travel in France can be with an EV.
If you’re considering your first EV — or still unsure about charging on long trips — this one’s for you.
Chill lo-fi hip hop | Quiet Streets by Alex-Productions
• Vlog Relaxing Cozy Hip Hop Music by Alex-Productions
Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/
On this real-world road trip, we drive an EV and a petrol car side by side from Paris to Brittany — no racing, just data.
We track departure times, traffic, charging stops, energy consumption, speed limits, and overall cost to answer a simple question: does driving an EV actually slow you down on a long motorway journey?
Starting with 85% battery, the EV drives nearly three hours before stopping at an Ionity charger, while the petrol car runs straight through.
Along the way, we break down:
- Real motorway efficiency at up to 130 km/h
- Charging availability during a busy holiday period
- Total travel time vs continuous driving
- Electricity cost vs petrol cost per 100 km
- Where EV road trips are genuinely easy — and where they’re still a hassle
The result? Well watch the video to see how much drama there is, what the running costs are for the EV.
This should give a sense of what long-distance EV travel in France can be with an EV.
If you’re considering your first EV — or still unsure about charging on long trips — this one’s for you.
Chill lo-fi hip hop | Quiet Streets by Alex-Productions
• Vlog Relaxing Cozy Hip Hop Music by Alex-Productions
Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/
