In our Bucharest to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 9 minutes, completing the 1679km route in 17h 41min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 17h 41min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 8min
- Energy: ~296 kWh
- Distance: 1679km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
17h 50min |
17h 41min |
| Charging time: |
1h 14min |
1h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (11 min, 33% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bábolna (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (13 min, 11% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
HEM Tankstelle Hansastraße (10 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV (18 min, 11% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Páty Nord (10 min, 29% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 14% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Hansastraße (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Berlin
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 1679km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 8min vs 1h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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