In our Berlin to Belgrade EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 6 minutes, completing the 1221km route in 12h 14min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 8, 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 12h 14min (6 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 43min
- Energy: ~215 kWh
- Distance: 1221km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
12h 20min |
12h 14min |
| Charging time: |
50min |
43min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~220 kWh |
~220 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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 (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Backa Topola jug (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
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 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Backa Topola jug (10 min, 11% → 49%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 6-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1221km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 43min vs 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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