In our Athens to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 19 minutes, completing the 1461km route in 15h 21min. 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 4 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 15h 21min (19 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 7min
- Energy: ~257 kWh
- Distance: 1461km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
15h 40min |
15h 21min |
| Charging time: |
1h 31min |
1h 7min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~263 kWh |
~262 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% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Zemun Park (19 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Budapest
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% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Zemun Park (29 min, 10% → 82%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 19-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1461km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 7min vs 1h 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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