In our Brussels to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 10 minutes, completing the 940km route in 12h 29min. 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 12h 29min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 37min
- Energy: ~165 kWh
- Distance: 940km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
12h 39min |
12h 29min |
| Charging time: |
43min |
37min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~169 kWh |
~169 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY DoubleTree by Hilton Dartford Bridge (11 min, 25% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 22% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 11% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 21%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 10-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 940km 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 37min vs 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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