In our Copenhagen to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 20 minutes, completing the 2111km route in 24h 33min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 24h 33min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 31min
- Energy: ~372 kWh
- Distance: 2111km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
24h 53min |
24h 33min |
| Charging time: |
1h 47min |
1h 31min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~380 kWh |
~379 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (13 min, 13% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
SachsenEnergie City Center (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Bábolna (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
OMV DN69 (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (26 min, 10% → 77%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Netto / Getränke Hoffmann (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
SachsenEnergie City Center (10 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Greenway Bory Mall (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
OMV DN69 (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (20 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 20-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 2111km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 31min vs 1h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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