In our Budapest to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 3 minutes, completing the 822km route in 9h 10min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 6, 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: 9h 10min (3 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 28min
- Energy: ~138 kWh
- Distance: 822km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
BMW i4 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
9h 10min |
9h 13min |
| Charging time: |
28min |
31min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~148 kWh |
~148 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Prima Shopping Center (18 min, 13% → 70%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
BMW i4 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV (10 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Prima Shopping Center (21 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
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 822km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 28min vs 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~138 kWh vs ~142 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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