In our Budapest to Bern EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 7 minutes, completing the 1067km route in 10h 58min. 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: 10h 58min (7 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 32min
- Energy: ~188 kWh
- Distance: 1067km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
11h 5min |
10h 58min |
| Charging time: |
40min |
32min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~192 kWh |
~193 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 22% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Lechwiesen Nord (10 min, 17% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Hexentobel Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Bern
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Tankstelle (11 min, 16% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's (11 min, 11% → 56%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 7-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1067km 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 32min vs 40min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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