In our Paris to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 9 minutes, completing the 1249km route in 13h 0min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,720 less, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 9 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.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range needs only 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range
- Total time: 13h 0min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 53min
- Energy: ~209 kWh
- Distance: 1249km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
BMW i4 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
13h 0min |
13h 9min |
| Charging time: |
53min |
53min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~225 kWh |
~225 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger N10, Ruffec (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (18 min, 16% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (15 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Madrid
BMW i4 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Super U, Vivonne (10 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aire de Bédenac Ouest, Bedenac (10 min, 17% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (12 min, 13% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Repsol Lopidana, Vitoria-Gasteiz (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Carburantes, Lerma (11 min, 16% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range achieved a 9-minute advantage over BMW i4 eDrive40 on this 1249km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~209 kWh vs ~216 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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