In our Berlin to Athens EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 39 minutes, completing the 2325km route in 24h 16min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 24h 16min (39 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 3min
- Energy: ~409 kWh
- Distance: 2325km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
24h 16min |
24h 55min |
| Charging time: |
2h 3min |
2h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~419 kWh |
~419 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (11 min, 18% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Greenway Bory Mall (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (17 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
OMV smer Beograd (32 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Makpetrol A1 (20 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
Skotina dir Athen (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Athens
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (10 min, 17% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (20 min, 15% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
OMV smer Beograd (41 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 6:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Makpetrol A1 (21 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 8:
Korinos dir Athen (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
Shell (13 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 39-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 2325km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 3min vs 2h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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