In our Rome to Bratislava EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 6 minutes, completing the 1132km route in 11h 35min. 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: 11h 35min (6 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 35min
- Energy: ~199 kWh
- Distance: 1132km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
11h 35min |
11h 41min |
| Charging time: |
35min |
41min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~204 kWh |
~204 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Adige Est (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Electrip Le Valli Di Carnia (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Ehemaliger McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (10 min, 20% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (11 min, 15% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Electra Pizza Plus (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Raststation Kapfenberg Süd (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 6-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1132km 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 35min vs 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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