In our Brussels to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 7 minutes, completing the 1350km route in 13h 6min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 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: 13h 6min (7 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 47min
- Energy: ~238 kWh
- Distance: 1350km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
13h 13min |
13h 6min |
| Charging time: |
52min |
47min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~243 kWh |
~245 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 (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Göttlesbrunn (12 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Budapest
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 (12 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 7-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1350km 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 47min vs 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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