In our Athens to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i4 M60 xDrive by 15 minutes, completing the 792km route in 8h 34min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive's 501km 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 8h 34min (15 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 20min
- Energy: ~139 kWh
- Distance: 792km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
8h 49min |
8h 34min |
| Charging time: |
32min |
20min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~143 kWh |
~142 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i4 M60 xDrive Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Shell (10 min, 47% → 71%)
-
Stop 2:
Korinos dir Thessaloniki (11 min, 11% → 55%)
-
Stop 3:
FINES (11 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Korinos dir Thessaloniki (10 min, 11% → 50%)
-
Stop 2:
Technopolis (10 min, 12% → 45%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 15-minute advantage over BMW i4 M60 xDrive on this 792km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 20min vs 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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