In our Belgrade to Lisbon EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 34 minutes, completing the 3118km route in 31h 41min. 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 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 31h 41min (34 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 18min
- Energy: ~549 kWh
- Distance: 3118km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
32h 15min |
31h 41min |
| Charging time: |
2h 49min |
2h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~561 kWh |
~561 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Emmezeta Jankomir (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (18 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Brescia Est (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Castellaro Nord (10 min, 20% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (13 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Nabrigas (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Ibis Budget (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Lacq Audejos Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (15 min, 14% → 64%)
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Stop 11:
Area El Canto (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (14 min, 12% → 61%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
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:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (14 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Brescia Est (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Hyper U (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Super-U (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Autovía de Castilla (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (11 min, 13% → 56%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 34-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 3118km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 18min vs 2h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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