In our Prague to Warsaw EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 7 minutes, completing the 629km route in 6h 50min. 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 1 charging stops compared to 2 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 6h 50min (7 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 13min
- Energy: ~111 kWh
- Distance: 629km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
6h 57min |
6h 50min |
| Charging time: |
20min |
13min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
1 |
| Energy used |
~113 kWh |
~114 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Orlen Michałowice Południe (10 min, 33% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Guzew Południe (10 min, 12% → 52%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Bar Mettos (13 min, 30% → 68%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 7-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 629km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 2 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 13min vs 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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