In our Bucharest to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 4 minutes, completing the 1678km route in 17h 51min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 4, 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.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range
- Total time: 17h 51min (4 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 15min
- Energy: ~281 kWh
- Distance: 1678km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
BMW i4 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
17h 51min |
17h 55min |
| Charging time: |
1h 15min |
1h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (11 min, 32% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
TEA. Győr M7 Hedoti Autohof (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
HEM Tankstelle Hansastraße (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Berlin
BMW i4 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (14 min, 29% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
TEA. Győr M7 Hedoti Autohof (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
HEM Tankstelle Hansastraße (10 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Berlin
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 1678km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 15min vs 1h 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~281 kWh vs ~291 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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