In our Paris to Sofia EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 140 minutes, completing the 2175km route in 22h 43min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the BMW i5 eDrive40's 465km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 22h 43min (140 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 1min
- Energy: ~374 kWh
- Distance: 2175km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
25h 3min |
22h 43min |
| Charging time: |
3h 36min |
2h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~392 kWh |
~389 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Auchan Einkaufszentrum (12 min, 32% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
Total Relais Herrenwald (24 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (27 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Schlosshotel Lacknerhof (21 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Supernova Rudnik (37 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Shell (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 8:
Odmorište Novska Jug (37 min, 12% → 74%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger IKEA (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
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
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 140-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2175km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 1min vs 3h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~374 kWh vs ~409 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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