In our Madrid to Milan EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 4 minutes, completing the 1545km route in 16h 35min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,720 less, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 4 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 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range
- Total time: 16h 35min (4 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 16min
- Energy: ~259 kWh
- Distance: 1545km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
BMW i4 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
16h 35min |
16h 39min |
| Charging time: |
1h 16min |
1h 21min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~278 kWh |
~278 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera, Calatayud (10 min, 49% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana, Lleida (14 min, 13% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
ANDGO, La Jonquera (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Loupian, Loupian (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir, Aix-en-Provence (20 min, 13% → 74%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Ceriale Sud, Ceriale (12 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Milan
BMW i4 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice, La Almunia de Doña Godina (10 min, 39% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana, Lleida (15 min, 13% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
ANDGO, La Jonquera (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Loupian, Loupian (11 min, 12% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Arc, Rousset (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
Conioli Sud, Santo Stefano al Mare (10 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Ceriale Sud, Ceriale (10 min, 22% → 59%)
- Arrival: Milan
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range achieved a 4-minute advantage over BMW i4 eDrive40 on this 1545km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 16min vs 1h 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~259 kWh vs ~268 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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