In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 10 minutes, completing the 1677km route in 18h 5min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,720 less, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 10 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.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range needs only 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range
- Total time: 18h 5min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 22min
- Energy: ~281 kWh
- Distance: 1677km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
BMW i4 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
18h 5min |
18h 15min |
| Charging time: |
1h 22min |
1h 31min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Bělčice (12 min, 16% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bábolna (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (22 min, 11% → 76%)
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Stop 5:
OMV (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Prima Shopping Center (18 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
BMW i4 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 21% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
OC Karlov (12 min, 16% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
OMV DN69 (18 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland Gavana (11 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range achieved a 10-minute advantage over BMW i4 eDrive40 on this 1677km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 22min vs 1h 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~281 kWh vs ~290 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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