In our Helsinki to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 36 minutes, completing the 2510km route in 32h 27min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 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: 32h 27min (36 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 33min
- Energy: ~442 kWh
- Distance: 2510km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
33h 3min |
32h 27min |
| Charging time: |
3h 4min |
2h 33min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~452 kWh |
~451 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (10 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (11 min, 15% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (27 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 4:
Blue City (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Shell MOP West (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 6:
HPC Volvo Aleja Powstańców Śląskich (10 min, 12% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Tesco Teplická cesta (22 min, 15% → 71%)
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Stop 8:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (21 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 9:
OMV smer Beograd (41 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 10:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 47%)
- 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 36-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 2510km 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 2h 33min vs 3h 4min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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