In our Budapest to Helsinki EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 18 minutes, completing the 1755km route in 24h 12min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 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 5 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 24h 12min (18 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 20min
- Energy: ~309 kWh
- Distance: 1755km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
24h 30min |
24h 12min |
| Charging time: |
1h 40min |
1h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~316 kWh |
~315 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Amic (10 min, 20% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Wschód (10 min, 15% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Blue City (19 min, 12% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Rudniki Południe (13 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 19%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Circle K (12 min, 18% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Neste (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Neste Niidu (13 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Dobieszowice Wschód (17 min, 14% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Blue City (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
Cafe Baltica (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Circle K (14 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 18-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1755km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 20min vs 1h 40min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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