In our Madrid to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 20 minutes, completing the 2309km route in 23h 16min. 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 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 23h 16min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 36min
- Energy: ~407 kWh
- Distance: 2309km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
23h 36min |
23h 16min |
| Charging time: |
1h 51min |
1h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~416 kWh |
~415 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Restaurante Jundiz (10 min, 24% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Bédenac Est (10 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Aire des Groies (11 min, 27% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Ménars (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Bauer Paris Occasion (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Carrefour Valenciennes (13 min, 12% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aachener Land Süd (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Autohaus Weber (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Aral Hansestraße (14 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express (12 min, 16% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger N10 (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Ménars (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Bauer Paris Occasion (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Carrefour Valenciennes (10 min, 15% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aachener Land Süd (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Autohaus Weber (10 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Hansestraße (12 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Berlin
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 2309km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 36min vs 1h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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