In our Prague to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 14 minutes, completing the 1283km route in 14h 54min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 14h 54min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 11min
- Energy: ~226 kWh
- Distance: 1283km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
15h 8min |
14h 54min |
| Charging time: |
1h 20min |
1h 11min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~231 kWh |
~231 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 (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Riga
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 (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 14-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1283km 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 1h 11min vs 1h 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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