Which is faster from Athens to Amsterdam: BMW i5 eDrive40 or Tesla Model Y Long-Range?

The Tesla Model Y Long-Range is faster, arriving 27 minutes sooner with 11 charging stops compared to 13 for the BMW i5 eDrive40.

How many charging stops does the Tesla Model Y Long-Range need from Athens to Amsterdam?

The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs 11 charging stops to complete the 2818km route from Athens to Amsterdam, with a total travel time of 28h 53m.

What is the total travel time from Athens to Amsterdam in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The Tesla Model Y Long-Range completes the 2818km route in 28h 53m, while the BMW i5 eDrive40 takes 29h 20m.

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BMW i5 eDrive40 vs Tesla Model Y Long-Range: Athens to Amsterdam

Which EV is faster on the 2818km route? <strong>Tesla Model Y Long-Range</strong> wins by 27 minutes with 11 charging stops.

In our Athens to Amsterdam EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 27 minutes, completing the 2818km route in 28h 53min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. 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 11 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Amsterdam → Athens

Winner

Tesla Model Y Long-Range

Total time: 28h 53min (27 min faster)
Charging stops: 11
Charging time: 2h 23min
Energy: ~496 kWh
Distance: 2818km

Quick Comparison

Metric	BMW i5 eDrive40	Tesla Model Y Long-Range
Travel time	29h 20min	28h 53min
Charging time:	2h 43min	2h 23min
Charging stops:	13	11
Energy used	~507 kWh	~507 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

BMW i5 eDrive40 Route

Start: Athens (100% charge)
Stop 1: Skotina dir Thessaloniki (11 min, 11% → 54%)
Stop 2: Makpetrol A1 (10 min, 10% → 35%)
Stop 3: Makpetrol A1 (10 min, 14% → 47%)
Stop 4: Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (31 min, 10% → 63%)
Stop 5: OMV A1 (16 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 6: Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 57%)
Stop 7: Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 8: Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (12 min, 13% → 58%)
Stop 9: eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 10: Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 11: IONITY Haidt Nord (11 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 12: OBI Markt (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 13: Neoliet Boulderbar (10 min, 10% → 52%)
Arrival: Amsterdam

Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route

Start: Athens (100% charge)
Stop 1: Korinos dir Thessaloniki (14 min, 11% → 62%)
Stop 2: Makpetrol A1 (11 min, 10% → 48%)
Stop 3: Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (13 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 4: OMV A1 (35 min, 10% → 83%)
Stop 5: IONITY Shell (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 6: Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 7: Turmöl Tankstelle (10 min, 17% → 55%)
Stop 8: IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (10 min, 16% → 54%)
Stop 9: Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 14% → 54%)
Stop 10: mblty Bad Camberg Ost (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 11: Neoliet Boulderbar (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Arrival: Amsterdam

Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won

The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 27-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 2818km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 23min vs 2h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.

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Temperature: 15°C (summer default)
Driving style: Highway (100-120 km/h)
Starting battery: 100%
Target arrival: 10% minimum
Minimum charging stop: 10 minutes
Range: 80% of WLTP (adjustable)
Charging data: GoingElectric.de

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BMW i5 eDrive40 vs Tesla Model Y Long-Range: Athens to Amsterdam

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