In our Brussels to Prague EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 7 minutes, completing the 872km route in 8h 57min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 8h 57min (7 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 21min
- Energy: ~154 kWh
- Distance: 872km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
9h 4min |
8h 57min |
| Charging time: |
30min |
21min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~157 kWh |
~157 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (10 min, 15% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
mblty Werratal Süd (10 min, 20% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Leipziger Straße 257 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Prague
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Autohof Pfefferhöhe (10 min, 15% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Siemensstraße 58 (11 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Prague
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 872km 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 21min vs 30min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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