In our Munich to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 3 minutes, completing the 587km route in 5h 35min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,720 less, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 3 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 35min (3 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 10min
- Energy: ~98 kWh
- Distance: 587km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
BMW i4 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
5h 35min |
5h 38min |
| Charging time: |
10min |
13min |
| Charging stops: |
1 |
1 |
| Energy used |
~106 kWh |
~106 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Autohof Nempitz (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Berlin
BMW i4 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Burger King Autohof Kleinhelmsdorf (13 min, 14% → 61%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range achieved a 3-minute advantage over BMW i4 eDrive40 on this 587km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 10min vs 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~98 kWh vs ~102 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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