In our Oslo to Brussels EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 7 minutes, completing the 1468km route in 16h 47min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 16h 47min (7 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 52min
- Energy: ~258 kWh
- Distance: 1468km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
16h 54min |
16h 47min |
| Charging time: |
1h 0min |
52min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~264 kWh |
~264 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Rewe (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Ostetal Nord (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Teutopark (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Shell AQS WZ Krefeldseweg (10 min, 11% → 48%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Clever Burger King (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Trave (11 min, 15% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
EnBW Autohof (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 7-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1468km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 52min vs 1h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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