In our Prague to Belgrade EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 2 minutes, completing the 890km route in 8h 34min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 8h 34min (2 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 26min
- Energy: ~157 kWh
- Distance: 890km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
8h 36min |
8h 34min |
| Charging time: |
30min |
26min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~160 kWh |
~161 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (10 min, 19% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Backa Topola jug (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bábolna (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (16 min, 16% → 68%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 2-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 890km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 26min vs 30min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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