In our Budapest to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 15 minutes, completing the 1358km route in 16h 56min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 16h 56min (15 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 4min
- Energy: ~239 kWh
- Distance: 1358km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
17h 11min |
16h 56min |
| Charging time: |
1h 24min |
1h 4min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~244 kWh |
~244 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 (21 min, 12% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (33 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 5:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Riga
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 (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 15-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1358km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 4min vs 1h 24min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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