In our Bern to Dublin EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 78 minutes, completing the 1497km route in 19h 11min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 19h 11min (78 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 20min
- Energy: ~258 kWh
- Distance: 1497km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
19h 11min |
20h 29min |
| Charging time: |
1h 20min |
2h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~269 kWh |
~274 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Langres Noidant (10 min, 45% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Champ Roland (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 22% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Aire de Châteauvillain - Orges (10 min, 39% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Champ Roland (10 min, 13% → 23%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Aire d'Urvillers (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (20 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Welcome Break Services (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Hilton Park Northbound (23 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
Port of Holyhead (28 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 8:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 78-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1497km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 20min vs 2h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~258 kWh vs ~282 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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