In our Prague to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i4 M60 xDrive by 35 minutes, completing the 1348km route in 14h 7min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive's 501km 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 14h 7min (35 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 53min
- Energy: ~237 kWh
- Distance: 1348km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
14h 42min |
14h 7min |
| Charging time: |
1h 17min |
53min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~243 kWh |
~242 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i4 M60 xDrive Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Greenway Bory Mall (16 min, 18% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (17 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
OMV DN69 (21 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Pitesti Retail Park (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
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:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (10 min, 26% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
OMV DN69 (13 min, 13% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (20 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 35-minute advantage over BMW i4 M60 xDrive on this 1348km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 53min vs 1h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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