In our Berlin to Amsterdam EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 2 minutes, completing the 659km route in 6h 33min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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 1 charging stops compared to 2 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 6h 33min (2 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 11min
- Energy: ~116 kWh
- Distance: 659km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
6h 35min |
6h 33min |
| Charging time: |
20min |
11min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
1 |
| Energy used |
~119 kWh |
~119 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Allego Westfalen Tankstelle, Bissendorf (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Tolnegen, Stroe (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Gutenbergstraße, Ibbenbüren (11 min, 11% → 54%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 2-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 659km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 2 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 11min vs 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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