In our Madrid to Belgrade EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 20 minutes, completing the 2533km route in 26h 17min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 10 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 26h 17min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 1h 56min
- Energy: ~446 kWh
- Distance: 2533km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
26h 37min |
26h 17min |
| Charging time: |
2h 15min |
1h 56min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~456 kWh |
~456 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera (10 min, 50% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (14 min, 12% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
ANDGO (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Loupian (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Arc (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Conioli Sud (13 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Monte Alto Sud (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 11:
Tesla Supercharger (11 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 36% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (14 min, 11% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Lespignan Sud (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de l'Arc (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Conioli Sud (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Monte Alto Sud (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 20-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 2533km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 56min vs 2h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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