In our Bratislava to Brussels EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 9 minutes, completing the 1172km route in 11h 33min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 11h 33min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 40min
- Energy: ~206 kWh
- Distance: 1172km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
11h 42min |
11h 33min |
| Charging time: |
45min |
40min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~211 kWh |
~210 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle (14 min, 11% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Haidt Nord (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
OBI Markt (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 11% → 51%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (10 min, 17% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Haidt Nord (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (14 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 9-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1172km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 40min vs 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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