In our Brussels to Bratislava EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 5 minutes, completing the 1174km route in 11h 37min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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 37min (5 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 39min
- Energy: ~207 kWh
- Distance: 1174km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
11h 42min |
11h 37min |
| Charging time: |
43min |
39min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~211 kWh |
~211 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle Im Birkengrund (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Autohof Gremsdorf (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (10 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
JET Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Globus Baumarkt (12 min, 12% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Mer McDonald's (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
JET Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 5-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1174km 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 39min vs 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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