In our Rome to Brussels EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 3 minutes, completing the 1448km route in 15h 16min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,720 less, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 3 minutes on this route.
The BMW i4 eDrive40's 462km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range's 448km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range
- Total time: 15h 16min (3 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 2min
- Energy: ~242 kWh
- Distance: 1448km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
BMW i4 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
15h 16min |
15h 19min |
| Charging time: |
1h 2min |
1h 4min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~261 kWh |
~261 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (11 min, 18% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (10 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Sonnenberg Ost (11 min, 16% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Keskastel Est (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Shopping Cora (10 min, 14% → 54%)
- Arrival: Brussels
BMW i4 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (10 min, 18% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Sonnenberg Ost (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Keskastel Est (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Shopping Cora (11 min, 11% → 55%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range achieved a 3-minute advantage over BMW i4 eDrive40 on this 1448km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 2min vs 1h 4min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~242 kWh vs ~251 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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