In our Budapest to Dublin EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 126 minutes, completing the 2291km route in 26h 2min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the BMW i5 eDrive40's 465km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 10 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 26h 2min (126 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 2min
- Energy: ~394 kWh
- Distance: 2291km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
26h 2min |
28h 8min |
| Charging time: |
2h 2min |
3h 50min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~412 kWh |
~418 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JET Tankstelle (15 min, 13% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Haidt Nord (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
OBI Markt (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (11 min, 11% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (18 min, 11% → 68%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 10:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Smatrics Ladepark (32 min, 29% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
Total Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K Autohof Tennenlohe (10 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (31 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Autohof Dachsberg (35 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger IBIS Aalst Centrum (15 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (20 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Welcome Break Services (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Hilton Park Northbound (23 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 10:
Port of Holyhead (28 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 11:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 126-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2291km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 2min vs 3h 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~394 kWh vs ~431 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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