In our Dublin to Brussels EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 6 minutes, completing the 923km route in 13h 12min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 13h 12min (6 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 28min
- Energy: ~162 kWh
- Distance: 923km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
13h 18min |
13h 12min |
| Charging time: |
32min |
28min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~166 kWh |
~166 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Electric Highway Rugby Services (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Maidstone (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Diksmuidestraat (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Watford Gap Services Southbound (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Maidstone (18 min, 13% → 71%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 6-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 923km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 28min vs 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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