In our Bern to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 8 minutes, completing the 1469km route in 15h 35min. 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 15h 35min (8 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 0min
- Energy: ~259 kWh
- Distance: 1469km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
15h 43min |
15h 35min |
| Charging time: |
1h 4min |
1h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~264 kWh |
~264 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de La Coucourde (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Gigean Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
ANDGO (13 min, 13% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Vila Sana (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (18 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Montélimar Ouest - Shell (13 min, 15% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Gasparets (20 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Vila Sana (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
Zunder Avia (10 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 8-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1469km 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 1h 0min vs 1h 4min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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