In our Bern to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i4 M60 xDrive by 71 minutes, completing the 1668km route in 18h 20min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 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 5 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 18h 20min (71 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 22min
- Energy: ~294 kWh
- Distance: 1668km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
19h 31min |
18h 20min |
| Charging time: |
1h 56min |
1h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~300 kWh |
~300 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i4 M60 xDrive Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Electra Via Carlo Cattaneo (16 min, 14% → 68%)
-
Stop 2:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (11 min, 10% → 56%)
-
Stop 3:
Barje Jug (10 min, 10% → 50%)
-
Stop 4:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (11 min, 11% → 56%)
-
Stop 5:
Tesla Supercharger (16 min, 10% → 66%)
-
Stop 6:
JP Putevi Srbije (15 min, 10% → 63%)
-
Stop 7:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (17 min, 10% → 38%)
-
Stop 8:
OMV (10 min, 10% → 28%)
-
Stop 9:
Route 80 (10 min, 17% → 47%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 22% → 59%)
-
Stop 2:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (15 min, 10% → 64%)
-
Stop 3:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (18 min, 10% → 69%)
-
Stop 4:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 48%)
-
Stop 5:
JP Putevi Srbije (29 min, 26% → 85%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 71-minute advantage over BMW i4 M60 xDrive on this 1668km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 22min vs 1h 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Related Comparisons