In our Riga to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i4 M60 xDrive by 52 minutes, completing the 1812km route in 26h 20min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive's 501km 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 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 26h 20min (52 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 17min
- Energy: ~319 kWh
- Distance: 1812km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
27h 12min |
26h 20min |
| Charging time: |
3h 7min |
2h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~326 kWh |
~325 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i4 M60 xDrive Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Jono Dailidės (23 min, 20% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
Zajazd Orchidea (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Hotel & Restauracja Olivia (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Legionów (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Audi Centre (61 min, 17% → 80%)
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Stop 6:
Maysternya Smaku (19 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland Sucedava (15 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Scorpion Exim (33 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (27 min, 39% → 86%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 3:
Hotel & Restauracja Olivia (10 min, 15% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Legionów (37 min, 16% → 90%)
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Stop 5:
Elektrozaryadka 200Kvt (20 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland Sucedava (33 min, 10% → 81%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 52-minute advantage over BMW i4 M60 xDrive on this 1812km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 17min vs 3h 7min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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