In our Munich to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 9 minutes, completing the 900km route in 9h 5min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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: 9h 5min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 23min
- Energy: ~158 kWh
- Distance: 900km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
9h 14min |
9h 5min |
| Charging time: |
33min |
23min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~162 kWh |
~162 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Garda Ovest, Cavaion Veronese (13 min, 16% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (10 min, 16% → 54%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Electra Old Wild West, San Giorgio Bigarello (10 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 9-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 900km 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 23min vs 33min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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