In our Berlin to Brussels EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 1 minutes, completing the 756km route in 7h 25min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,720 less, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 1 minutes on this route.
The BMW i4 eDrive40's 462km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range's 448km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range
- Total time: 7h 25min (1 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 21min
- Energy: ~127 kWh
- Distance: 756km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
BMW i4 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
7h 25min |
7h 26min |
| Charging time: |
21min |
22min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~136 kWh |
~136 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (10 min, 22% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Tankstelle Werstener Kreuz, Düsseldorf (11 min, 11% → 56%)
- Arrival: Brussels
BMW i4 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (10 min, 19% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Tankstelle Werstener Kreuz, Düsseldorf (12 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range achieved a 1-minute advantage over BMW i4 eDrive40 on this 756km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 21min vs 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~127 kWh vs ~131 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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