In our Riga to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 12 minutes, completing the 1360km route in 16h 47min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 16h 47min (12 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 59min
- Energy: ~239 kWh
- Distance: 1360km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
16h 59min |
16h 47min |
| Charging time: |
1h 9min |
59min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~245 kWh |
~244 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (25 min, 15% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
Factory Annopol (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Hotel Górski (12 min, 20% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Xland (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Shell (12 min, 19% → 60%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (19 min, 39% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Factory Annopol (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Zachód (18 min, 12% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Shell (12 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 12-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1360km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 59min vs 1h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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