In our Bucharest to Bern EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 10 minutes, completing the 1886km route in 20h 11min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 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 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 20h 11min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 17min
- Energy: ~332 kWh
- Distance: 1886km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
20h 21min |
20h 11min |
| Charging time: |
1h 24min |
1h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~339 kWh |
~339 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 (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Lechwiesen Nord (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Raststätte Thurau Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Bern
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% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Győr (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Burger King (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Migrol (12 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 10-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1886km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 17min vs 1h 24min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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