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

The Tesla Model Y Long-Range is faster, arriving 27 minutes sooner with 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the BMW i5 eDrive40.

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

The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs 3 charging stops to complete the 1143km route from Athens to Bucharest, with a total travel time of 14h 0m.

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

The travel time depends on the EV. The Tesla Model Y Long-Range completes the 1143km route in 14h 0m, while the BMW i5 eDrive40 takes 14h 27m.

Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats BMW i5 eDrive40: Athens → Bucharest

Metric	BMW i5 eDrive40	Tesla Model Y Long-Range
Travel time	14h 27min	14h 0min
Charging time:	1h 8min	43min
Charging stops:	4	3
Energy used	~206 kWh	~206 kWh

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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 Bucharest