In our Dublin to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 19 minutes, completing the 2317km route in 28h 4min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 28h 4min (19 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 40min
- Energy: ~408 kWh
- Distance: 2317km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
28h 23min |
28h 4min |
| Charging time: |
1h 53min |
1h 40min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~417 kWh |
~417 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 (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Baralle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Reims Champagne Sud (16 min, 13% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Sonnenberg West (10 min, 17% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud (10 min, 14% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Badia Nuova Ovest (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger La Bettola del Buttero (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Rome
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 (11 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Baralle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Reims Champagne Sud (12 min, 16% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Sonnenberg West (10 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud (10 min, 20% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (14 min, 15% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
Osteria De'Giusti (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Rome
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 2317km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 40min vs 1h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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