In our Lisbon to Dublin EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 234 minutes, completing the 2734km route in 31h 23min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 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 12 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 31h 23min (234 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 29min
- Energy: ~470 kWh
- Distance: 2734km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
31h 23min |
35h 17min |
| Charging time: |
2h 29min |
5h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~492 kWh |
~500 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Cepsa (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Autovía de Castilla (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Restaurante Jundiz (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Saint-Léger Est (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Relais de la Ronde (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Jardiland (12 min, 25% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (15 min, 12% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (18 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 12:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Hotel Lusitânia (29 min, 32% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Area El Canto (16 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Hotel Landa (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur (19 min, 17% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (31 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (43 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Longué-les-Cossonnières (23 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Auchan Le Mans (21 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (18 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Aire de la Baie de Somme (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (18 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Welcome Break Services (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Hilton Park Northbound (23 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 14:
Port of Holyhead (28 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 15:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 234-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2734km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 29min vs 5h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~470 kWh vs ~514 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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