In our Bucharest to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i4 M60 xDrive by 34 minutes, completing the 1828km route in 26h 36min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive's 501km 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 6 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 26h 36min (34 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 32min
- Energy: ~322 kWh
- Distance: 1828km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
27h 10min |
26h 36min |
| Charging time: |
2h 36min |
2h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~329 kWh |
~325 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i4 M60 xDrive Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland Sucedava (19 min, 11% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Maysternya Smaku (34 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 3:
Audi Centre (31 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Legionów (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Hotel & Restauracja Olivia (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Zajazd Orchidea (27 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 7:
Jono Dailidės (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Circle K Aplinkkelis (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Riga
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 (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 34-minute advantage over BMW i4 M60 xDrive on this 1828km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 32min vs 2h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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