In our Bucharest to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 6 minutes, completing the 821km route in 9h 8min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,720 less, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 6 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: 9h 8min (6 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 29min
- Energy: ~137 kWh
- Distance: 821km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
BMW i4 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
9h 8min |
9h 14min |
| Charging time: |
29min |
35min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~148 kWh |
~148 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (11 min, 32% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (18 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Budapest
BMW i4 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (14 min, 29% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (21 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range achieved a 6-minute advantage over BMW i4 eDrive40 on this 821km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 29min vs 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~137 kWh vs ~142 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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