In our Athens to Brussels EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 21 minutes, completing the 2773km route in 28h 28min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 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.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 28h 28min (21 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 29min
- Energy: ~488 kWh
- Distance: 2773km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
28h 49min |
28h 28min |
| Charging time: |
2h 43min |
2h 29min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~499 kWh |
~499 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 (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (12 min, 13% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Haidt Nord (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 12:
OBI Markt (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 11% → 51%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (10 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Makpetrol A1 (18 min, 15% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 10% → 27%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (10 min, 23% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
OMV A1 (35 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Shell (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Mer McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (14 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 21-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 2773km 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 29min vs 2h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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