In our Madrid to Vienna EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 15 minutes, completing the 2300km route in 24h 22min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 24h 22min (15 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 37min
- Energy: ~405 kWh
- Distance: 2300km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
24h 37min |
24h 22min |
| Charging time: |
1h 50min |
1h 37min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~414 kWh |
~414 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (14 min, 30% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Pia (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Marguerittes Sud (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Royan Vercors (12 min, 11% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Backstage Pub (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
GoFast Oftringen Ost (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub Weißensberg Autohaus Riess (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Esso Tankstelle Einsteinstraße (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (13 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 36% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (12 min, 11% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Bages (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Tricastin (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Mouxy (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Migrol Westside (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Rastplatz Hexentobel Süd (10 min, 15% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Aral Tankstelle Brucker Straße (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (11 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 15-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 2300km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 37min vs 1h 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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