In our Brussels to Bern EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 16 minutes, completing the 633km route in 6h 42min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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 1 charging stops compared to 2 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 6h 42min (16 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 15min
- Energy: ~109 kWh
- Distance: 633km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
6h 42min |
6h 58min |
| Charging time: |
15min |
23min |
| Charging stops: |
1 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~114 kWh |
~115 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Aire de Saverne Monswiller (15 min, 15% → 65%)
- Arrival: Bern
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Howald (13 min, 53% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Golden Tulip Mulhouse Basel (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 16-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 633km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 2 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 15min vs 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~109 kWh vs ~119 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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