In our Paris to Bratislava EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 9 minutes, completing the 1303km route in 12h 39min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 8, 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 12h 39min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 43min
- Energy: ~229 kWh
- Distance: 1303km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
12h 39min |
12h 48min |
| Charging time: |
43min |
50min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~235 kWh |
~235 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (10 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
BFS Business Fleet Services (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
JET Tankstelle (11 min, 11% → 55%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Geistkircher Straße Rohrbach (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Bonfelder Straße (10 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
24 - Shell Autohof Neumarkt (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Donautal West (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Electra Stop & Go Pendlerparkplatz Amstetten West (10 min, 16% → 54%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
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 1303km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 43min vs 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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