In our Amsterdam to Oslo EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 2 minutes, completing the 1344km route in 15h 44min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40's 465km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model Y Long-Range's 426km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 15h 44min (2 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 0min
- Energy: ~237 kWh
- Distance: 1344km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
15h 46min |
15h 44min |
| Charging time: |
1h 3min |
1h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~242 kWh |
~242 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
BP Kriterion IJburglaan (10 min, 98% → 100%)
-
Stop 2:
Shell Autohof (10 min, 11% → 51%)
-
Stop 3:
bft Willer (10 min, 13% → 52%)
-
Stop 4:
Circle K Tappernøje Øst (13 min, 23% → 64%)
-
Stop 5:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 53%)
-
Stop 6:
Tradenvägen (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
BP Kriterion IJburglaan (10 min, 98% → 99%)
-
Stop 2:
Pendler Parkplatz Aral Tankstelle Maschen (12 min, 10% → 51%)
-
Stop 3:
Clever Erhvervspark (10 min, 10% → 50%)
-
Stop 4:
Fastned Barbecue barn (11 min, 13% → 56%)
-
Stop 5:
Supercharger Importgatan (17 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 2-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1344km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 0min vs 1h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Related Comparisons