In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 20 minutes, completing the 3126km route in 36h 3min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,720 less, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 20 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.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range needs only 12 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range
- Total time: 36h 3min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 22min
- Energy: ~523 kWh
- Distance: 3126km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
BMW i4 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
36h 3min |
36h 23min |
| Charging time: |
3h 22min |
3h 27min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~563 kWh |
~564 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (35 min, 22% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (14 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
ANDGO (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Vila Sana (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (18 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Madrid
BMW i4 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (41 min, 20% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (19 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Tesla Service Center (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Cittadella dello Sport (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Nabrigas (13 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
ANDGO (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 11% → 42%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Ariza Norte (11 min, 13% → 56%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range achieved a 20-minute advantage over BMW i4 eDrive40 on this 3126km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 22min vs 3h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~523 kWh vs ~541 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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