In our Rome to Munich EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 5 minutes, completing the 897km route in 9h 12min. 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 5 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: 9h 12min (5 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 34min
- Energy: ~150 kWh
- Distance: 897km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
BMW i4 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
9h 12min |
9h 17min |
| Charging time: |
34min |
39min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~161 kWh |
~161 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Arno Est (10 min, 47% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Povegliano Est (14 min, 15% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Raststätte Lanz - Brenner (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Munich
BMW i4 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Arno Est (10 min, 45% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
Povegliano Est (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Isarco Est / Eisack Ost (18 min, 10% → 66%)
- Arrival: Munich
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range achieved a 5-minute advantage over BMW i4 eDrive40 on this 897km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 34min vs 39min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~150 kWh vs ~155 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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