In our Brussels to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 9 minutes, completing the 1456km route in 15h 10min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 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 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 15h 10min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 57min
- Energy: ~256 kWh
- Distance: 1456km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
15h 19min |
15h 10min |
| Charging time: |
1h 1min |
57min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~262 kWh |
~262 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Saverne Monswiller, Eckartswiller (11 min, 15% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Coop Tankstelle, Dagmersellen (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (10 min, 19% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Badia Nuova Ovest, Castiglione dei Pepoli (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger La Bettola del Buttero, Fabro (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cora, Dorlisheim (18 min, 15% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
GoFast Area Servizio Gottardo Sud, Ambri (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Osteria De'Giusti, Ciliegi (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 9-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1456km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 57min vs 1h 1min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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