In our Munich to Milan EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 1 minutes, completing the 490km route in 5h 18min. Route calculated on September 5, 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: 5h 18min (1 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 10min
- Energy: ~82 kWh
- Distance: 490km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
BMW i4 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
5h 18min |
5h 19min |
| Charging time: |
10min |
10min |
| Charging stops: |
1 |
1 |
| Energy used |
~88 kWh |
~88 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Autohaus Pirker, Altach (10 min, 54% → 74%)
- Arrival: Milan
BMW i4 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Apfelwuhr Süd, Zizers (10 min, 39% → 65%)
- Arrival: Milan
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 490km route. Key factors:
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~82 kWh vs ~85 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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