In our Bucharest to Prague EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 101 minutes, completing the 1349km route in 14h 13min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 14h 13min (101 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 57min
- Energy: ~232 kWh
- Distance: 1349km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
14h 13min |
15h 54min |
| Charging time: |
57min |
2h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~243 kWh |
~244 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (11 min, 33% → 65%)
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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 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Agrotec (14 min, 13% → 62%)
- Arrival: Prague
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (18 min, 35% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Nadlac (32 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Auchan Korzó (23 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Auchan (34 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 5:
EVSELECT (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 6:
D-1 Autopark (20 min, 14% → 50%)
- Arrival: Prague
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 101-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1349km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 57min vs 2h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~232 kWh vs ~254 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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