In our Bern to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 28 minutes, completing the 1684km route in 18h 20min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 1, 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 5 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 18h 20min (28 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 22min
- Energy: ~296 kWh
- Distance: 1684km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
18h 48min |
18h 20min |
| Charging time: |
1h 42min |
1h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~303 kWh |
~300 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (10 min, 15% → 25%)
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Stop 4:
Petrol (10 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (20 min, 24% → 74%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 23% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 22% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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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 28-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1684km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 22min vs 1h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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