In our Bern to Belgrade EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 81 minutes, completing the 1275km route in 13h 48min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the BMW i5 eDrive40's 465km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 13h 48min (81 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 51min
- Energy: ~219 kWh
- Distance: 1275km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
13h 48min |
15h 9min |
| Charging time: |
51min |
1h 46min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~230 kWh |
~231 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Monte Alto Sud (14 min, 14% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (11 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Crowne Plaza (14 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Smatrics Eurospar (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 3:
Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (38 min, 17% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Shell (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 5:
Odmorište Novska Jug (34 min, 12% → 71%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 81-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1275km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 51min vs 1h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~219 kWh vs ~240 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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