In our Budapest to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 2 minutes, completing the 1202km route in 12h 10min. The key advantage? 2 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 2 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 4 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range
- Total time: 12h 10min (2 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 47min
- Energy: ~201 kWh
- Distance: 1202km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
BMW i4 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
12h 10min |
12h 12min |
| Charging time: |
47min |
1h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~216 kWh |
~219 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 (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (12 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Rome
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 (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Adige Ovest (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Ristorante Goyo (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (10 min, 17% → 54%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range achieved a 2-minute advantage over BMW i4 eDrive40 on this 1202km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 47min vs 1h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~201 kWh vs ~208 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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