In our Belgrade to Prague EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 4 minutes, completing the 893km route in 8h 30min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 8h 30min (4 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 26min
- Energy: ~157 kWh
- Distance: 893km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
8h 34min |
8h 30min |
| Charging time: |
30min |
26min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~161 kWh |
~161 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Páty Nord (10 min, 15% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 24% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
B.C.S. (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Prague
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Páty Nord (12 min, 22% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Ladná směr Brno (14 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Prague
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 4-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 893km 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 26min vs 30min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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