In our Madrid to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 18 minutes, completing the 1924km route in 20h 12min. 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 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 20h 12min (18 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 24min
- Energy: ~339 kWh
- Distance: 1924km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
20h 30min |
20h 12min |
| Charging time: |
1h 40min |
1h 24min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~346 kWh |
~347 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera, Calatayud (10 min, 50% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana, Lleida (14 min, 12% → 61%)
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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:
Aire de l'Arc, Rousset (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Conioli Sud, Santo Stefano al Mare (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Sant'Ilario Sud, Genova (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Parcheggio del Cimitero, Chiesina Uzzanese (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (10 min, 11% → 51%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente, Saragossa (10 min, 36% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Mas de la Sala, Sallent (14 min, 11% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Lespignan Sud, Lespignan (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de l'Arc, Rousset (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Conioli Sud, Santo Stefano al Mare (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
Sant'Ilario Sud, Genova (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 18-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1924km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 24min vs 1h 40min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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