In our Bucharest to Warsaw EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 13 minutes, completing the 1197km route in 18h 20min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,720 less, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 13 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: 18h 20min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 18min
- Energy: ~200 kWh
- Distance: 1197km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
BMW i4 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
18h 20min |
18h 33min |
| Charging time: |
1h 18min |
1h 31min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~215 kWh |
~215 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland Sucedava (11 min, 21% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Maysternya Smaku (25 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
Audi Centre (25 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Legionów (17 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
BMW i4 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland Sucedava (14 min, 18% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Maysternya Smaku (31 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 3:
Audi Centre (27 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Legionów (19 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range achieved a 13-minute advantage over BMW i4 eDrive40 on this 1197km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 18min vs 1h 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~200 kWh vs ~207 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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