In our Munich to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 12 minutes, completing the 822km route in 8h 0min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40's 465km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model Y Long-Range's 426km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 8h 0min (12 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 20min
- Energy: ~145 kWh
- Distance: 822km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
8h 12min |
8h 0min |
| Charging time: |
31min |
20min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~148 kWh |
~148 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
EnBW Schnellladepark A8, Rutesheim (10 min, 48% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's, Freyming-Merlebach (10 min, 20% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin, Valmy (11 min, 14% → 57%)
- Arrival: Paris
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Keskastel Est, Keskastel (10 min, 16% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin, Valmy (10 min, 14% → 53%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 12-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 822km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 20min vs 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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