In our Madrid to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 37 minutes, completing the 3128km route in 36h 24min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,720 less, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 37 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.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range needs only 13 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range
- Total time: 36h 24min (37 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 3h 44min
- Energy: ~524 kWh
- Distance: 3128km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
BMW i4 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
36h 24min |
37h 1min |
| Charging time: |
3h 44min |
4h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~563 kWh |
~563 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera (10 min, 49% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (14 min, 13% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
ANDGO (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Loupian (10 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Arc (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Conioli Sud (12 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% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 11:
Tesla Supercharger (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger AVA Shopping Center (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 13:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (72 min, 10% → 87%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
BMW i4 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (10 min, 39% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (15 min, 13% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
ANDGO (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Loupian (11 min, 12% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Arc (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
Conioli Sud (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (12 min, 16% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Barje Jug (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 12:
Tesla Supercharger (14 min, 11% → 61%)
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Stop 13:
JP Putevi Srbije (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 14:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (91 min, 10% → 90%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range achieved a 37-minute advantage over BMW i4 eDrive40 on this 3128km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 44min vs 4h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~524 kWh vs ~542 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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