In our Budapest to Vilnius EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 10 minutes, completing the 1198km route in 14h 26min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 14h 26min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 47min
- Energy: ~211 kWh
- Distance: 1198km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
14h 36min |
14h 26min |
| Charging time: |
1h 4min |
47min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~216 kWh |
~215 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 (25 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
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 (13 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 10-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1198km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 47min vs 1h 4min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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