In our Madrid to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 13 minutes, completing the 1252km route in 12h 51min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 12h 51min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 44min
- Energy: ~220 kWh
- Distance: 1252km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
12h 51min |
13h 4min |
| Charging time: |
44min |
58min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~225 kWh |
~225 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express (12 min, 16% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (12 min, 21% → 63%)
- Arrival: Paris
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (10 min, 39% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 33% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger N10 (14 min, 12% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Ménars (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 13-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1252km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 44min vs 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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