In our Bern to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 10 minutes, completing the 1497km route in 19h 1min. 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 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 19h 1min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 11min
- Energy: ~264 kWh
- Distance: 1497km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
19h 11min |
19h 1min |
| Charging time: |
1h 20min |
1h 11min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~269 kWh |
~269 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 Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Langres Noidant (10 min, 49% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Champ Roland (11 min, 18% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 21%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 10-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1497km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 11min vs 1h 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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