In our Belgrade to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 13 minutes, completing the 1766km route in 17h 32min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 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: 17h 32min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 8min
- Energy: ~311 kWh
- Distance: 1766km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
17h 45min |
17h 32min |
| Charging time: |
1h 17min |
1h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~318 kWh |
~317 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Sever (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Genussplatzl Eben - Imbiss, Fleisch & Wurst (10 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
EnBW Schnellladepark A8 (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Keskastel Est (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (12 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Paris
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Eisentratten (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Denkendorf Nord (11 min, 11% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Keskastel Est (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (10 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 1766km 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 8min vs 1h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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