In our Prague to Helsinki EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 20 minutes, completing the 1677km route in 22h 10min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 22h 10min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 27min
- Energy: ~295 kWh
- Distance: 1677km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
22h 30min |
22h 10min |
| Charging time: |
1h 43min |
1h 27min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Orlen Michałowice Południe (10 min, 33% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Guzew Południe (10 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
HPC Autogala Volvo (17 min, 19% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (33 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 5:
Cafe Baltica (20 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 6:
Neste Niidu (13 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Bar Mettos (10 min, 30% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Mogiły (25 min, 14% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (26 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Cafe Baltica (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Circle K (14 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 20-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1677km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 27min vs 1h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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