In our Brussels to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 4 minutes, completing the 1455km route in 15h 20min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,720 less, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 4 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range
- Total time: 15h 20min (4 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 6min
- Energy: ~244 kWh
- Distance: 1455km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
BMW i4 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
15h 20min |
15h 24min |
| Charging time: |
1h 6min |
1h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~262 kWh |
~262 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 (12 min, 14% → 59%)
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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% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (18 min, 11% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Osteria De'Giusti, Ciliegi (16 min, 10% → 66%)
- Arrival: Rome
BMW i4 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Saverne Monswiller, Eckartswiller (14 min, 11% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Coop Tankstelle, Dagmersellen (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Bodio, Bodio (10 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Badia Nuova Ovest, Castiglione dei Pepoli (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger La Bettola del Buttero, Fabro (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range achieved a 4-minute advantage over BMW i4 eDrive40 on this 1455km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~244 kWh vs ~252 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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