In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 9 minutes, completing the 1922km route in 20h 25min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,720 less, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 9 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range
- Total time: 20h 25min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 36min
- Energy: ~322 kWh
- Distance: 1922km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
BMW i4 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
20h 25min |
20h 34min |
| Charging time: |
1h 36min |
1h 43min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~346 kWh |
~346 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (16 min, 26% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
ANDGO (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Vila Sana (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (18 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Madrid
BMW i4 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (20 min, 23% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Nabrigas (13 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
ANDGO (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 11% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Ariza Norte (11 min, 13% → 56%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range achieved a 9-minute advantage over BMW i4 eDrive40 on this 1922km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 36min vs 1h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~322 kWh vs ~333 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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