In our Nice to Munich EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i4 M60 xDrive by 13 minutes, completing the 805km route in 8h 31min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive's 501km 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 31min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 20min
- Energy: ~142 kWh
- Distance: 805km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
8h 44min |
8h 31min |
| Charging time: |
32min |
20min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~145 kWh |
~145 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i4 M60 xDrive Route
- Start: Nice (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lario Est (12 min, 11% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
GoFast McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
ÖAMTC (10 min, 32% → 64%)
- Arrival: Munich
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Nice (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lario Est (10 min, 29% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub (10 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Munich
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 13-minute advantage over BMW i4 M60 xDrive on this 805km 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 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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