In our Belgrade to Tallinn EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 33 minutes, completing the 2024km route in 24h 53min. 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 24h 53min (33 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 35min
- Energy: ~356 kWh
- Distance: 2024km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
25h 26min |
24h 53min |
| Charging time: |
2h 6min |
1h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~364 kWh |
~363 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 (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Tallinn
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% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Neste (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Tallinn
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 33-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 2024km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 35min vs 2h 6min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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