In our Paris to Vienna EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 2 minutes, completing the 1240km route in 11h 58min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 4, 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.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range
- Total time: 11h 58min (2 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 50min
- Energy: ~208 kWh
- Distance: 1240km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
BMW i4 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
11h 58min |
12h 0min |
| Charging time: |
50min |
52min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~223 kWh |
~223 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Longeville-lès-Saint-Avold Sud, Longeville-lès-Saint-Avold (10 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
ATU, Sinsheim (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Autohof Herrieden, Herrieden (10 min, 21% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd, Hunderdorf (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
City Outlet Wels-Nord, Wels (10 min, 18% → 55%)
- Arrival: Vienna
BMW i4 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Longeville-lès-Saint-Avold Sud, Longeville-lès-Saint-Avold (11 min, 16% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
ATU, Sinsheim (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Autohof Herrieden, Herrieden (10 min, 20% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd, Hunderdorf (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
City Outlet Wels-Nord, Wels (11 min, 14% → 56%)
- Arrival: Vienna
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 1240km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 50min vs 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~208 kWh vs ~215 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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