In our Berlin to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 3 minutes, completing the 858km route in 8h 38min. 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 3 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: 8h 38min (3 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 32min
- Energy: ~144 kWh
- Distance: 858km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
BMW i4 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
8h 38min |
8h 41min |
| Charging time: |
32min |
33min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~154 kWh |
~154 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
SachsenEnergie City Center (10 min, 57% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
OC Karlov (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Budapest
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 (11 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range achieved a 3-minute advantage over BMW i4 eDrive40 on this 858km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 32min vs 33min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~144 kWh vs ~149 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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