In our Berlin to Munich EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 4 minutes, completing the 587km route in 5h 34min. 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 4 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: 5h 34min (4 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 10min
- Energy: ~98 kWh
- Distance: 587km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
BMW i4 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
5h 34min |
5h 38min |
| Charging time: |
10min |
14min |
| Charging stops: |
1 |
1 |
| Energy used |
~106 kWh |
~105 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Schnaittach (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Munich
BMW i4 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rastplatz Sophienberg Ost, Bayreuth (14 min, 16% → 63%)
- Arrival: Munich
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range achieved a 4-minute advantage over BMW i4 eDrive40 on this 587km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 10min vs 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~98 kWh vs ~102 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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