In our Madrid to Bratislava EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 16 minutes, completing the 2361km route in 25h 17min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 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 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 25h 17min (16 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 41min
- Energy: ~416 kWh
- Distance: 2361km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
25h 33min |
25h 17min |
| Charging time: |
1h 57min |
1h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~425 kWh |
~425 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 (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 (12 min, 16% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Migrol Westside (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Rastplatz Hexentobel Süd (10 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle Autohof Holzgünz (10 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Franz-Marc-Straße (10 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Electra Stop & Go Pendlerparkplatz Amstetten West (10 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
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 (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Migrol Westside (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Migrol (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
JET Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
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 2361km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 41min vs 1h 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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