In our Prague to Sofia EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 77 minutes, completing the 1293km route in 13h 18min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 28, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the BMW i5 eDrive40's 465km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 13h 18min (77 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 28min
- Energy: ~222 kWh
- Distance: 1293km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
13h 18min |
14h 35min |
| Charging time: |
1h 28min |
1h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~233 kWh |
~235 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Győr (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
OMV smer Beograd (41 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
ZSE Motor-Car Mercedes-Benz (15 min, 29% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Auchan (36 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
OMV smer Beograd (19 min, 10% → 27%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger IKEA (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 77-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1293km 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 28min vs 1h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~222 kWh vs ~243 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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