In our Belgrade to Bern EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 13 minutes, completing the 1277km route in 13h 46min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 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 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 13h 46min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 48min
- Energy: ~225 kWh
- Distance: 1277km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
13h 59min |
13h 46min |
| Charging time: |
52min |
48min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~230 kWh |
~229 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Porsche Croatia (10 min, 13% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
Barje Sever (11 min, 13% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Electra Via Carlo Cattaneo (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Centro Calzaturiero (10 min, 11% → 51%)
- Arrival: Bern
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 4:
Free To X Villoresi Est (15 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 13-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1277km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 48min vs 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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