In our Berlin to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 6 minutes, completing the 1486km route in 15h 4min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,720 less, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 6 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: 15h 4min (6 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 8min
- Energy: ~249 kWh
- Distance: 1486km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
BMW i4 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
15h 4min |
15h 10min |
| Charging time: |
1h 8min |
1h 14min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~267 kWh |
~267 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Marktschorgast (10 min, 24% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle, Allershausen (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Hofer, Schönberg im Stubaital (14 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Garda Ovest, Cavaion Veronese (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (10 min, 16% → 54%)
- Arrival: Rome
BMW i4 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Marktschorgast (11 min, 22% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle, Allershausen (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Hofer, Schönberg im Stubaital (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Garda Ovest, Cavaion Veronese (16 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (10 min, 15% → 53%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range achieved a 6-minute advantage over BMW i4 eDrive40 on this 1486km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 8min vs 1h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~249 kWh vs ~257 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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