In our Bern to Rome EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 31 minutes, completing the 857km route in 9h 25min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 9h 25min (31 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 28min
- Energy: ~147 kWh
- Distance: 857km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
9h 25min |
9h 56min |
| Charging time: |
28min |
59min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~154 kWh |
~154 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Roadhouse (12 min, 16% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Osteria De'Giusti (16 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Muggiano Ovest (10 min, 41% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re (31 min, 11% → 75%)
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Stop 3:
Giove Ovest (18 min, 10% → 29%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 31-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 857km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 28min vs 59min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~147 kWh vs ~161 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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