In our Budapest to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i4 M60 xDrive by 23 minutes, completing the 823km route in 9h 3min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 9h 3min (23 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 25min
- Energy: ~145 kWh
- Distance: 823km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
9h 26min |
9h 3min |
| Charging time: |
36min |
25min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~148 kWh |
~148 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i4 M60 xDrive Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Bucuresti (13 min, 18% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Pitesti Retail Park (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV (10 min, 24% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (15 min, 30% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 23-minute advantage over BMW i4 M60 xDrive on this 823km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 25min vs 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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