In our Berlin to Bern EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 3 minutes, completing the 917km route in 9h 20min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 9h 20min (3 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 25min
- Energy: ~161 kWh
- Distance: 917km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
9h 23min |
9h 20min |
| Charging time: |
30min |
25min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~165 kWh |
~165 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 26% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Hohenlohe Nord (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Bern
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Empfinger Hof (12 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 3-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 917km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 25min vs 30min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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