In our Munich to Hamburg EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 2 minutes, completing the 734km route in 7h 48min. Route calculated on September 4, 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: 7h 48min (2 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 20min
- Energy: ~123 kWh
- Distance: 734km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
BMW i4 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
7h 48min |
7h 50min |
| Charging time: |
20min |
20min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~132 kWh |
~132 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
LGL Leichtmetallgießerei, Bad Langensalza (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Harz Ost, Seesen (10 min, 22% → 58%)
- Arrival: Hamburg
BMW i4 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's, Gotha (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's Albert-Einstein-Straße, Hildesheim (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Hamburg
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 734km route. Key factors:
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~123 kWh vs ~127 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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