In our Riga to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 14 minutes, completing the 1045km route in 13h 19min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. 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 3 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 13h 19min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 47min
- Energy: ~184 kWh
- Distance: 1045km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
13h 33min |
13h 19min |
| Charging time: |
1h 0min |
47min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~188 kWh |
~188 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (20 min, 49% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 3:
Shell (10 min, 34% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
OTO Park Handlowy (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Stacja Paliw Moya Rymarska (10 min, 13% → 44%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (10 min, 53% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka (17 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
OTO Park Handlowy (20 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Berlin
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 1045km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 47min vs 1h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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