In our Dublin to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 19 minutes, completing the 2251km route in 27h 1min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. 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 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 27h 1min (19 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 41min
- Energy: ~396 kWh
- Distance: 2251km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
27h 20min |
27h 1min |
| Charging time: |
1h 49min |
1h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~405 kWh |
~404 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Electric Highway Rugby Services (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY DoubleTree by Hilton Dartford Bridge (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Holiday Inn Calais (10 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Les Viviers Canger (10 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (10 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Relais de la Ronde (12 min, 11% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 19% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (14 min, 13% → 62%)
- Arrival: Madrid
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 (15 min, 13% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Les Viviers Canger (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Relais de la Ronde (18 min, 15% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (12 min, 12% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 19-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 2251km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 41min vs 1h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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