In our Helsinki to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i4 M60 xDrive by 80 minutes, completing the 2521km route in 32h 27min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive's 501km 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 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 32h 27min (80 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 33min
- Energy: ~444 kWh
- Distance: 2521km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
33h 47min |
32h 27min |
| Charging time: |
3h 43min |
2h 33min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~454 kWh |
~451 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i4 M60 xDrive Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 28% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (12 min, 28% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (37 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 5:
Blue City (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Shell MOP West (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
HPC Volvo Aleja Powstańców Śląskich (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Tesco Teplická cesta (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
Tesco (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (17 min, 12% → 69%)
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Stop 11:
OMV smer Beograd (52 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 12:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (26 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Sofia
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 (32 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 3:
Blue City (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Połomskiego (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Tesco Teplická cesta (18 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (17 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 7:
OMV smer Beograd (32 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 80-minute advantage over BMW i4 M60 xDrive on this 2521km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 33min vs 3h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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