In our Athens to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 35 minutes, completing the 2814km route in 32h 29min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 32h 29min (35 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 29min
- Energy: ~495 kWh
- Distance: 2814km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
33h 4min |
32h 29min |
| Charging time: |
3h 10min |
2h 29min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~507 kWh |
~504 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%)
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Stop 7:
Tesco (17 min, 21% → 69%)
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Stop 8:
Biedronka Lotników (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Shell MOP East (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (22 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 11:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (24 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 12:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Riga
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 (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
JP Putevi Srbije (20 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Tesco (12 min, 24% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Biedronka Lotników (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Shell MOP East (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (17 min, 11% → 68%)
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Stop 10:
Kaufland (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 11:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 35-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 2814km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 29min vs 3h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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