In our Dublin to Paris EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 26 minutes, completing the 1009km route in 14h 10min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the BMW i5 eDrive40's 465km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 14h 10min (26 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 33min
- Energy: ~174 kWh
- Distance: 1009km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
14h 10min |
14h 36min |
| Charging time: |
33min |
53min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~182 kWh |
~183 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 (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de la Baie de Somme (10 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Paris
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Watford Gap Services Southbound (10 min, 10% → 27%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Newport Pagnell Services Southbound (14 min, 19% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Eurotunnel (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Aire de la Baie de Somme (16 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 26-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1009km 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 33min vs 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~174 kWh vs ~190 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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