In our Budapest to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 7 minutes, completing the 2468km route in 26h 4min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,720 less, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 7 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.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range
- Total time: 26h 4min (7 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 12min
- Energy: ~413 kWh
- Distance: 2468km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
BMW i4 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
26h 4min |
26h 11min |
| Charging time: |
2h 12min |
2h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~444 kWh |
~447 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tepanje West (Maribor - Celje) (11 min, 18% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Brescia Est (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
ANDGO (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Vila Sana (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 9:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (18 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Madrid
BMW i4 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tepanje West (Maribor - Celje) (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (10 min, 23% → 34%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (19 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Brescia Est (13 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (10 min, 25% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (12 min, 17% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Nabrigas (13 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
ANDGO (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 11% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Ariza Norte (11 min, 13% → 56%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range achieved a 7-minute advantage over BMW i4 eDrive40 on this 2468km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 12min vs 2h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~413 kWh vs ~427 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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