In our Ljubljana to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 35 minutes, completing the 925km route in 9h 27min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 9h 27min (35 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 39min
- Energy: ~163 kWh
- Distance: 925km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
10h 2min |
9h 27min |
| Charging time: |
45min |
39min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~167 kWh |
~166 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Ljubljana (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 26% → 59%)
-
Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (13 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Ljubljana (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (29 min, 26% → 85%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 35-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 925km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 39min vs 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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