In our Amsterdam to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i4 M60 xDrive by 58 minutes, completing the 2119km route in 21h 38min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive's 501km 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 7 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 21h 38min (58 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 46min
- Energy: ~373 kWh
- Distance: 2119km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
22h 36min |
21h 38min |
| Charging time: |
2h 12min |
1h 46min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~381 kWh |
~380 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i4 M60 xDrive Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (11 min, 19% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger MAXI Autohof (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
EWE Go McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Ladepark wild & bolz eMotel (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (10 min, 14% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Tesla Supercharger (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 9:
JP Putevi Srbije (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 10:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (26 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bad Camberg West (10 min, 23% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Autohof Gremsdorf (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Raststation Kammern (14 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
JP Putevi Srbije (29 min, 26% → 85%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 58-minute advantage over BMW i4 M60 xDrive on this 2119km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 46min vs 2h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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