In our Berlin to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 25 minutes, completing the 1624km route in 16h 37min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 9, 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: 16h 37min (25 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 23min
- Energy: ~286 kWh
- Distance: 1624km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
17h 2min |
16h 37min |
| Charging time: |
1h 47min |
1h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~292 kWh |
~292 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bábolna (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (14 min, 11% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
OMV smer Beograd (41 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 6:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (11 min, 18% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Greenway Bory Mall (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (17 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
OMV smer Beograd (32 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 25-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1624km 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 23min vs 1h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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