In our Madrid to Vienna EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 9 minutes, completing the 2300km route in 24h 37min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,720 less, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 9 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.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range
- Total time: 24h 37min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 1h 50min
- Energy: ~385 kWh
- Distance: 2300km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
BMW i4 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
24h 37min |
24h 46min |
| Charging time: |
1h 50min |
1h 58min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~414 kWh |
~414 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (14 min, 28% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Pia (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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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% → 52%)
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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, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (13 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Vienna
BMW i4 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (18 min, 26% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Pia (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Marguerittes Sud (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Royan Vercors (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Backstage Pub (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
GoFast Oftringen Ost (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub Weißensberg Autohaus Riess (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Esso Tankstelle Einsteinstraße (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
City Outlet Wels-Nord (12 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range achieved a 9-minute advantage over BMW i4 eDrive40 on this 2300km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 50min vs 1h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~385 kWh vs ~398 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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