In our Berlin to Helsinki EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 16 minutes, completing the 1442km route in 20h 56min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 20h 56min (16 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 13min
- Energy: ~254 kWh
- Distance: 1442km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
21h 12min |
20h 56min |
| Charging time: |
1h 28min |
1h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~260 kWh |
~259 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OTO Park Handlowy (10 min, 32% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka (26 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K (21 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 4:
VS Express (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Neste Lucavsala (10 min, 21% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Neste Niidu (11 min, 15% → 58%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Biedronka Armii Krajowej (10 min, 30% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Shell (33 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 3:
VS Express (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Neste Lucavsala (10 min, 24% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Neste Niidu (10 min, 21% → 57%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 16-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1442km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 13min vs 1h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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