In our Rome to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 29 minutes, completing the 1876km route in 22h 27min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,720 less, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 29 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: 22h 27min (29 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 34min
- Energy: ~314 kWh
- Distance: 1876km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
BMW i4 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
22h 27min |
22h 56min |
| Charging time: |
2h 34min |
2h 52min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~338 kWh |
~334 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (10 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (10 min, 13% → 24%)
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Stop 4:
Petrol (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (20 min, 22% → 76%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
JP Putevi Srbije (12 min, 24% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (72 min, 10% → 87%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
BMW i4 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (10 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Barje Jug (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (26 min, 14% → 78%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
JP Putevi Srbije (15 min, 22% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (91 min, 10% → 90%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range achieved a 29-minute advantage over BMW i4 eDrive40 on this 1876km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 34min vs 2h 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~314 kWh vs ~325 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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