In our Madrid to Bern EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 16 minutes, completing the 1474km route in 15h 37min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 15h 37min (16 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 56min
- Energy: ~260 kWh
- Distance: 1474km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
15h 53min |
15h 37min |
| Charging time: |
1h 8min |
56min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~265 kWh |
~265 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (14 min, 30% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
ANDGO (10 min, 19% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Loupian (11 min, 14% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Aire De Livron (10 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Mouxy (13 min, 16% → 61%)
- Arrival: Bern
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 (12 min, 11% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Bages (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Tricastin (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Mouxy (12 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 16-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1474km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 56min vs 1h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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