In our Rome to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 12 minutes, completing the 1483km route in 14h 54min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 14h 54min (12 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 56min
- Energy: ~261 kWh
- Distance: 1483km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
15h 6min |
14h 54min |
| Charging time: |
1h 8min |
56min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~267 kWh |
~267 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Arno Est (10 min, 48% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Povegliano Est (10 min, 14% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Isarco Est / Eisack Ost (15 min, 11% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Porsche Zentrum München Süd (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Burger King Autohof Kleinhelmsdorf (13 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Campogalliano Est (10 min, 17% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Paganella Est (10 min, 17% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Burger King Autohof Kleinhelmsdorf (10 min, 12% → 54%)
- Arrival: Berlin
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 1483km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 56min vs 1h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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