In our Paris to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 32 minutes, completing the 2162km route in 22h 11min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 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 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 22h 11min (32 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 47min
- Energy: ~381 kWh
- Distance: 2162km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
22h 43min |
22h 11min |
| Charging time: |
2h 1min |
1h 47min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~389 kWh |
~389 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Keskastel Ouest (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (12 min, 18% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Smatrics Lidl (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Jug (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (23 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 23% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Keskastel Ouest (10 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (10 min, 24% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Smatrics Lidl (10 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Jug (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
JP Putevi Srbije (29 min, 26% → 85%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 32-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 2162km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 47min vs 2h 1min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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