In our Belgrade to Brussels EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 11 minutes, completing the 1682km route in 16h 21min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 16h 21min (11 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 5min
- Energy: ~296 kWh
- Distance: 1682km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
16h 32min |
16h 21min |
| Charging time: |
1h 13min |
1h 5min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~303 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Porsche Centar Zagreb (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (12 min, 13% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Haidt Nord (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
OBI Markt (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 11% → 51%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Shell (10 min, 25% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Mer McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (14 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 11-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1682km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 5min vs 1h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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