In our Riga to Oslo EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 16 minutes, completing the 1007km route in 21h 15min. 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 21h 15min (16 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 38min
- Energy: ~177 kWh
- Distance: 1007km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
21h 31min |
21h 15min |
| Charging time: |
55min |
38min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~181 kWh |
~180 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lauku iela (25 min, 58% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's (10 min, 32% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Preem Grums (10 min, 12% → 52%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lauku iela (12 min, 62% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger McDonald's (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's Hagalundsvägen (10 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 16-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1007km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 38min vs 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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