In our Riga to Amsterdam EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 26 minutes, completing the 1694km route in 19h 16min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 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 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 19h 16min (26 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 9min
- Energy: ~298 kWh
- Distance: 1694km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
19h 42min |
19h 16min |
| Charging time: |
1h 41min |
1h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~305 kWh |
~305 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (32 min, 49% → 81%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Olsze Południe (18 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Autohaus König (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Recharge Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Metro (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Recharge Verzorgingsplaats Struik (10 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Vilniaus (10 min, 47% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Olsze Południe (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Dopiewiec (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Gutenbergstraße (11 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 26-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1694km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 9min vs 1h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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