In our Bucharest to Vienna EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 3 minutes, completing the 1062km route in 11h 29min. 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 3 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: 11h 29min (3 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 41min
- Energy: ~178 kWh
- Distance: 1062km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
BMW i4 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
11h 29min |
11h 32min |
| Charging time: |
41min |
44min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~191 kWh |
~191 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 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (10 min, 27% → 60%)
- Arrival: Vienna
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 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (10 min, 15% → 51%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range achieved a 3-minute advantage over BMW i4 eDrive40 on this 1062km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 41min vs 44min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~178 kWh vs ~184 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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