In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i4 M60 xDrive by 37 minutes, completing the 1677km route in 17h 48min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive's 501km 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 5 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 17h 48min (37 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 9min
- Energy: ~295 kWh
- Distance: 1677km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
18h 25min |
17h 48min |
| Charging time: |
1h 41min |
1h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~301 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i4 M60 xDrive Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Hansastraße (10 min, 52% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 17% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (17 min, 11% → 69%)
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Stop 6:
OMV DN69 (21 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Pitesti Retail Park (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
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 (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
OMV DN69 (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (20 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 37-minute advantage over BMW i4 M60 xDrive on this 1677km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 9min vs 1h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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