In our Paris to Helsinki EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 33 minutes, completing the 2480km route in 30h 42min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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 10 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 30h 42min (33 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 10min
- Energy: ~437 kWh
- Distance: 2480km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
31h 15min |
30h 42min |
| Charging time: |
2h 43min |
2h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~446 kWh |
~447 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Shell Eupen (10 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Aachener Straße 1100 (10 min, 35% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Irxleben (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Autohaus König (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Konarzewo (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Gajewo Wschód (46 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 8:
Circle K (21 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 9:
VS Express (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Neste Lucavsala (10 min, 21% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Neste Niidu (11 min, 15% → 58%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aachener Land Süd (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Süd (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Konarzewo (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Gajewo Wschód (27 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 7:
Norfa XL Bernotiškės (20 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 8:
VS Express (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Neste Lucavsala (10 min, 24% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
Neste Niidu (10 min, 21% → 57%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 33-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 2480km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 10min vs 2h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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