In our Milan to Brussels EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 1 minutes, completing the 872km route in 9h 32min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,720 less, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 1 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: 9h 32min (1 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 30min
- Energy: ~146 kWh
- Distance: 872km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
BMW i4 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
9h 32min |
9h 33min |
| Charging time: |
30min |
31min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~157 kWh |
~157 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Milan (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rastplatz Sonnenberg Ost (10 min, 29% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Keskastel Est (10 min, 13% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Shopping Cora (10 min, 16% → 54%)
- Arrival: Brussels
BMW i4 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Milan (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rastplatz Sonnenberg Ost (10 min, 26% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Keskastel Est (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Shopping Cora (11 min, 11% → 55%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range achieved a 1-minute advantage over BMW i4 eDrive40 on this 872km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 30min vs 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~146 kWh vs ~151 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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