In our Madrid to Brussels EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 6 minutes, completing the 1558km route in 16h 19min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,720 less, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 6 minutes on this route.
The BMW i4 eDrive40's 462km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range's 448km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range
- Total time: 16h 19min (6 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 13min
- Energy: ~261 kWh
- Distance: 1558km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
BMW i4 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
16h 19min |
16h 25min |
| Charging time: |
1h 13min |
1h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~280 kWh |
~281 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Restaurante Jundiz (10 min, 22% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Bédenac Est (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger N10 (11 min, 24% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Ménars (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Bauer Paris Occasion (20 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Brussels
BMW i4 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Restaurante Jundiz (11 min, 19% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Bédenac Est (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Super U (18 min, 12% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Ressons Est (15 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range achieved a 6-minute advantage over BMW i4 eDrive40 on this 1558km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 13min vs 1h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~261 kWh vs ~270 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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