In our Bratislava to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 17 minutes, completing the 2114km route in 24h 15min. 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 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 24h 15min (17 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 39min
- Energy: ~372 kWh
- Distance: 2114km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
24h 32min |
24h 15min |
| Charging time: |
1h 51min |
1h 39min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~381 kWh |
~380 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 (11 min, 11% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (18 min, 11% → 68%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
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 (14 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Raststätte Epgert (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
JBC (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 21%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 17-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 2114km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 39min vs 1h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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