In our Munich to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 1 minutes, completing the 822km route in 8h 12min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 2, 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: 8h 12min (1 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 31min
- Energy: ~138 kWh
- Distance: 822km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
BMW i4 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
8h 12min |
8h 13min |
| Charging time: |
31min |
32min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~148 kWh |
~148 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
EnBW Schnellladepark A8, Rutesheim (10 min, 48% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's, Freyming-Merlebach (10 min, 21% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin, Valmy (11 min, 17% → 58%)
- Arrival: Paris
BMW i4 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad, Karlsruhe (10 min, 36% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Keskastel Est, Keskastel (10 min, 29% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin, Valmy (12 min, 14% → 59%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 822km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 31min vs 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~138 kWh vs ~142 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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