In our Berlin to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 12 minutes, completing the 2300km route in 23h 33min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,720 less, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 12 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 9 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range
- Total time: 23h 33min (12 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 56min
- Energy: ~385 kWh
- Distance: 2300km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
BMW i4 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
23h 33min |
23h 45min |
| Charging time: |
1h 56min |
2h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~414 kWh |
~414 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 (11 min, 22% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Aachener Straße 1100, Köln (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord, Le Rœulx (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Bauer Paris Occasion, Saint-Witz (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon, Villerbon (14 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger N10, Ruffec (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (18 min, 16% → 71%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (15 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Madrid
BMW i4 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (10 min, 19% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Ehrenberg West, Wuppertal (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bierset, Grâce-Hollogne (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Bauer Paris Occasion, Saint-Witz (12 min, 14% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon, Villerbon (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger N10, Ruffec (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (10 min, 14% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (11 min, 18% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Repsol Lopidana, Vitoria-Gasteiz (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Carburantes, Lerma (11 min, 16% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range achieved a 12-minute advantage over BMW i4 eDrive40 on this 2300km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 56min vs 2h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~385 kWh vs ~398 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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