In our Brussels to Lisbon EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 16 minutes, completing the 2027km route in 20h 50min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 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 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 20h 50min (16 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 28min
- Energy: ~357 kWh
- Distance: 2027km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
21h 6min |
20h 50min |
| Charging time: |
1h 40min |
1h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~365 kWh |
~364 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Bauer Paris Occasion (11 min, 39% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aire de Tours La Longue Vue (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Aire des Groies (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (10 min, 17% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 21% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Area El Canto (14 min, 11% → 62%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Cepsa (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
Área de serviço Vila Velha Ródão oeste (11 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire des Plaines de Beauce (18 min, 21% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (14 min, 19% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Area El Canto (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (11 min, 13% → 56%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
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 2027km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 28min vs 1h 40min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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