In our Brussels to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 16 minutes, completing the 2166km route in 22h 24min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 22h 24min (16 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 36min
- Energy: ~381 kWh
- Distance: 2166km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
22h 40min |
22h 24min |
| Charging time: |
1h 50min |
1h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~390 kWh |
~392 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 (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Tankstelle Gewerbegebiet Neusiedl Nord (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
OMV DN69 (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (26 min, 10% → 77%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
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 (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
HPC Fachmarktzentrum Franz-Schubert-Straße (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
OMV DN69 (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (20 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 16-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 2166km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 36min vs 1h 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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