In our Brussels to Milan EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 1 minutes, completing the 876km route in 9h 35min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,720 less, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 1 minutes on this route.
The BMW i4 eDrive40's 462km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range's 448km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range needs only 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range
- Total time: 9h 35min (1 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 31min
- Energy: ~147 kWh
- Distance: 876km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
BMW i4 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
9h 35min |
9h 36min |
| Charging time: |
31min |
33min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~158 kWh |
~158 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Saverne Monswiller, Eckartswiller (15 min, 14% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Migrol Emmenbrücke, Emmen (16 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Milan
BMW i4 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Keskastel Ouest, Keskastel (10 min, 19% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's Rue du Rosenkranz, Houssen (12 min, 26% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Amsteg, Silenen (11 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Milan
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range achieved a 1-minute advantage over BMW i4 eDrive40 on this 876km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 31min vs 33min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~147 kWh vs ~152 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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