In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 247 minutes, completing the 3138km route in 36h 0min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the BMW i5 eDrive40's 465km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 13 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 36h 0min (247 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 3h 11min
- Energy: ~540 kWh
- Distance: 3138km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
40h 7min |
36h 0min |
| Charging time: |
6h 49min |
3h 11min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~565 kWh |
~564 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (36 min, 27% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger IKEA (31 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 3:
Odmorište Novska Sjever (20 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Shell (24 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (17 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 6:
Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (41 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 7:
Conad (33 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (22 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 19%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Aire de Cambarette Nord (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Gigean Nord (10 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Gasparets (35 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 13:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (47 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 14:
Estación de Servicio El Portazgo Repsol (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 15:
Restaurante El Navarro (55 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Madrid
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (34 min, 24% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Tesla Service Center (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Parco Giochi via Angelo Montagna (16 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (13 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Nabrigas (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
ANDGO (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Vila Sana (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 13:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (18 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 247-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 3138km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 11min vs 6h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~540 kWh vs ~590 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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