In our Belgrade to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 28 minutes, completing the 1718km route in 20h 38min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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: 20h 38min (28 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 25min
- Energy: ~302 kWh
- Distance: 1718km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
21h 6min |
20h 38min |
| Charging time: |
1h 51min |
1h 25min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~309 kWh |
~308 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (18 min, 26% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
Tesco Teplická cesta (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Shell MOP East (10 min, 23% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (20 min, 16% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (33 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 7:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Riga
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tesco (14 min, 17% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka Lotników (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Shell MOP East (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (17 min, 11% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 28-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1718km 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 25min vs 1h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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