In our Berlin to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 9 minutes, completing the 1510km route in 14h 56min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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: 14h 56min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 0min
- Energy: ~266 kWh
- Distance: 1510km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
14h 56min |
15h 5min |
| Charging time: |
1h 0min |
1h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~272 kWh |
~267 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Marktschorgast (10 min, 32% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle, Allershausen (10 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Raststation Europabrücke, Schönberg im Stubaital (17 min, 14% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Electra Mantova Village, Bagnolo San Vito (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Rome
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Schnaittach (10 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Garmischer Straße, München (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Tankstelle Brennersee, Gries am Brenner (11 min, 12% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Garda Ovest, Cavaion Veronese (15 min, 10% → 60%)
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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
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 9-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1510km 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 0min vs 1h 6min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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