In our Milan to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 2 minutes, completing the 575km route in 5h 26min. 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 2 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: 5h 26min (2 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 10min
- Energy: ~96 kWh
- Distance: 575km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
BMW i4 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
5h 26min |
5h 28min |
| Charging time: |
10min |
12min |
| Charging stops: |
1 |
1 |
| Energy used |
~104 kWh |
~104 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Milan (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (10 min, 17% → 56%)
- Arrival: Rome
BMW i4 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Milan (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (12 min, 14% → 58%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range achieved a 2-minute advantage over BMW i4 eDrive40 on this 575km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 10min vs 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~96 kWh vs ~100 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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