In our Prague to Vilnius EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 5 minutes, completing the 1127km route in 12h 23min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 12h 23min (5 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 43min
- Energy: ~198 kWh
- Distance: 1127km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
12h 28min |
12h 23min |
| Charging time: |
58min |
43min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~203 kWh |
~202 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Jonas Południe (10 min, 29% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Guzew Południe (10 min, 17% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Factory Annopol (16 min, 21% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (22 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Bar Mettos (14 min, 30% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
HPC Autogala Volvo (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (13 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 5-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1127km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 43min vs 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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