In our Prague to Brussels EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 3 minutes, completing the 903km route in 8h 42min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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 42min (3 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 30min
- Energy: ~159 kWh
- Distance: 903km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
8h 45min |
8h 42min |
| Charging time: |
30min |
30min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~163 kWh |
~162 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Im Gewerbepark (10 min, 31% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K Autohof Tennenlohe (11 min, 40% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
OBI Baumarkt (19 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 3-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 903km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
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