In our Paris to Milan EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 2 minutes, completing the 848km route in 8h 49min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,720 less, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 2 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range
- Total time: 8h 49min (2 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 30min
- Energy: ~142 kWh
- Distance: 848km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
BMW i4 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
8h 49min |
8h 51min |
| Charging time: |
30min |
30min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~153 kWh |
~153 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Mâcon, Saint-Albain (20 min, 15% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Milan
BMW i4 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de La Ferté, Saint-Ambreuil (10 min, 19% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières, Étrembières (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (10 min, 19% → 55%)
- Arrival: Milan
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range achieved a 2-minute advantage over BMW i4 eDrive40 on this 848km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~142 kWh vs ~147 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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