In our Bratislava to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 10 minutes, completing the 1304km route in 12h 40min. 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 12h 40min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 44min
- Energy: ~230 kWh
- Distance: 1304km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
12h 50min |
12h 40min |
| Charging time: |
52min |
44min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~235 kWh |
~235 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Donautal Ost (10 min, 23% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Nürnberger Straße 25 (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Bonfelder Straße (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle Südstraße (10 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (12 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Paris
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (11 min, 17% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
BFS Business Fleet Services (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Geistkircher Straße Rohrbach (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (10 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 10-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1304km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 44min vs 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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