In our Bucharest to Warsaw EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 30 minutes, completing the 1186km route in 18h 14min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40's 465km 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 18h 14min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 1h 24min
- Energy: ~209 kWh
- Distance: 1186km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
18h 14min |
18h 44min |
| Charging time: |
1h 24min |
1h 43min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~213 kWh |
~214 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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 (54 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Legionów (14 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland Sucedava (10 min, 23% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Elektrozaryadka 200Kvt (69 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Łaszczowiecka (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Legionów (14 min, 27% → 67%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 30-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1186km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 24min vs 1h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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