In our Bern to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i4 M60 xDrive by 62 minutes, completing the 1956km route in 22h 30min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive's 501km 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 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 22h 30min (62 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 48min
- Energy: ~344 kWh
- Distance: 1956km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
23h 32min |
22h 30min |
| Charging time: |
2h 47min |
1h 48min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~352 kWh |
~352 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i4 M60 xDrive Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Hecht Einrichtungen (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Rogoziniec (15 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
Karczma Rzym (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland (58 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 8:
Circle K (28 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 9:
Girelė (10 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Riga
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Autohof Herrieden (12 min, 13% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
mblty ROSI'S Autohof (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Rogoziniec (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Gajewo Wschód (27 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 6:
Circle K (20 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 7:
Girelė (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 62-minute advantage over BMW i4 M60 xDrive on this 1956km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 48min vs 2h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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