In our Rome to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 6 minutes, completing the 1197km route in 12h 5min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. 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 6 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.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range needs only 4 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range
- Total time: 12h 5min (6 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 46min
- Energy: ~200 kWh
- Distance: 1197km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
BMW i4 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
12h 5min |
12h 11min |
| Charging time: |
46min |
1h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~215 kWh |
~219 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Area di Servizio Castel Bentivoglio Est (13 min, 12% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Tepanje east (Celje - Maribor) (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Balatonkeresztúr (Richtung Budapest) (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Budapest
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% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (10 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Four Points by Sheraton (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Maribor vzhod (10 min, 22% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Balatonkeresztúr (Richtung Budapest) (10 min, 17% → 54%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range achieved a 6-minute advantage over BMW i4 eDrive40 on this 1197km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 46min vs 1h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~200 kWh vs ~207 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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