In our Bucharest to Helsinki EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 47 minutes, completing the 2198km route in 33h 52min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 33h 52min (47 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 49min
- Energy: ~387 kWh
- Distance: 2198km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
34h 39min |
33h 52min |
| Charging time: |
3h 17min |
2h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~396 kWh |
~396 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland Sucedava (10 min, 23% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Elektrozaryadka 200Kvt (69 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Łaszczowiecka (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Amic Unii Lubelskiej (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (52 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Neste (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Neste Niidu (13 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Pensiunea Cristeşti (16 min, 19% → 37%)
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Stop 2:
Elektrozaryadka 200Kvt (46 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Łaszczowiecka (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Główna (42 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Rudniki Południe (28 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
Cafe Baltica (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Neste Niidu (11 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 47-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 2198km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 49min vs 3h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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