In our Brussels to Berlin EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 25 minutes, completing the 760km route in 7h 28min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the BMW i5 eDrive40's 465km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 7h 28min (25 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 20min
- Energy: ~131 kWh
- Distance: 760km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
7h 28min |
7h 53min |
| Charging time: |
20min |
42min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~137 kWh |
~137 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 13% → 52%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Vierwinden Süd (12 min, 61% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Wiesenau (15 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben (15 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 25-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 760km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 20min vs 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~131 kWh vs ~143 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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