In our Helsinki to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW iX1 eDrive20 by 113 minutes, completing the 2823km route in 33h 13min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 11 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 33h 13min (113 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 19min
- Energy: ~497 kWh
- Distance: 2823km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
35h 6min |
33h 13min |
| Charging time: |
4h 9min |
2h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~508 kWh |
~506 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (11 min, 22% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Neste (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (25 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (37 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Fabryczna (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Hotel Górski (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Woźniki Zachód (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 8:
Uniwar P1 (18 min, 11% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
Teplárny Brno Olympia DC (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Tankstelle Breitenleer Straße Ost (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
OMV Tankstelle (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 13:
Ledra Ovest (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 15:
Castel Bentivoglio Ovest (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 16:
Ristorante Goyo (14 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 17:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (13 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (14 min, 12% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (27 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Fabryczna (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
Hotel Górski (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dobieszowice Zachód (13 min, 13% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Mořice Bistro (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Raststation Bad Fischau (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Ledra Ovest (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 113-minute advantage over BMW iX1 eDrive20 on this 2823km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 19min vs 4h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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