In our Athens to Bern EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 27 minutes, completing the 2366km route in 25h 46min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 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 9 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 25h 46min (27 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 53min
- Energy: ~417 kWh
- Distance: 2366km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
26h 13min |
25h 46min |
| Charging time: |
2h 24min |
1h 53min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~426 kWh |
~426 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (11 min, 11% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Makpetrol A1 (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol A1 (10 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (31 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
OMV A1 (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Tesla Supercharger (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Scaligera Nord (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 10:
Electra Via Carlo Cattaneo (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Centro Calzaturiero (10 min, 11% → 51%)
- Arrival: Bern
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Korinos dir Thessaloniki (14 min, 11% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Makpetrol A1 (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (13 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
OMV A1 (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Tesla Supercharger (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 9:
Free To X Villoresi Est (15 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Bern
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 2366km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 53min vs 2h 24min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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