In our Munich to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 3 minutes, completing the 900km route in 9h 14min. 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 3 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: 9h 14min (3 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 33min
- Energy: ~151 kWh
- Distance: 900km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
BMW i4 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
9h 14min |
9h 17min |
| Charging time: |
33min |
36min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~162 kWh |
~162 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Garda Ovest, Cavaion Veronese (13 min, 14% → 61%)
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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
BMW i4 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Garda Ovest, Cavaion Veronese (16 min, 11% → 63%)
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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, 15% → 53%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range achieved a 3-minute advantage over BMW i4 eDrive40 on this 900km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 33min vs 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~151 kWh vs ~156 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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