In our Paris to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 17 minutes, completing the 1424km route in 14h 20min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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: 14h 20min (17 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 52min
- Energy: ~251 kWh
- Distance: 1424km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
14h 20min |
14h 37min |
| Charging time: |
52min |
1h 5min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~256 kWh |
~257 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Bourg Teyssonge, Jasseron (12 min, 13% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Osteria De'Giusti, Ciliegi (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Rome
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Mâcon Supercharger, Sancé (20 min, 14% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Badia Nuova Ovest, Castiglione dei Pepoli (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger La Bettola del Buttero, Fabro (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 17-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1424km 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 52min vs 1h 5min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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