In our Lisbon to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 8 minutes, completing the 625km route in 6h 9min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 1 charging stops compared to 2 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 6h 9min (8 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 10min
- Energy: ~110 kWh
- Distance: 625km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
6h 17min |
6h 9min |
| Charging time: |
20min |
10min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
1 |
| Energy used |
~113 kWh |
~112 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
FUEL 10 (10 min, 43% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Tankstelle Saras (10 min, 17% → 48%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Supercharger Hostal Restaurant Portugal II (10 min, 15% → 51%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 8-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 625km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 2 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 10min vs 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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