In our Bucharest to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 6 minutes, completing the 2301km route in 23h 38min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 2, 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: 23h 38min (6 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 1h 48min
- Energy: ~385 kWh
- Distance: 2301km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
BMW i4 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
23h 38min |
23h 44min |
| Charging time: |
1h 48min |
1h 56min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~414 kWh |
~414 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (11 min, 32% → 66%)
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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 (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Donautal Ost (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Tankstelle Nürnberger Straße 25 (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Bonfelder Straße (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Shell Tankstelle Südstraße (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (12 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Paris
BMW i4 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (14 min, 29% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Győr (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Rastplatz Roggendorf (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Donautal Ost (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Tankstelle Nürnberger Straße 25 (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Bonfelder Straße (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Geistkircher Straße Rohrbach (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (13 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 2301km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 48min vs 1h 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~385 kWh vs ~398 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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