In our Rome to Oslo EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 18 minutes, completing the 2434km route in 27h 42min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40's 465km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model Y Long-Range's 426km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 10 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 27h 42min (18 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 1h 51min
- Energy: ~429 kWh
- Distance: 2434km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
28h 0min |
27h 42min |
| Charging time: |
2h 3min |
1h 51min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~438 kWh |
~442 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Arno Est (10 min, 48% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Povegliano Est (10 min, 14% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Isarco Est / Eisack Ost (10 min, 11% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Langenbruck A9 (10 min, 19% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub Münchberg Autohaus Hahn (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Burger King Autohof Bitterfeld (11 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Autohof Herzsprung (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Højgaardsvej (11 min, 41% → 69%)
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Stop 11:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 12:
Tradenvägen (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Campogalliano Est (12 min, 17% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Isarco Est / Eisack Ost (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Raststation Europabrücke (10 min, 29% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Langenbruck A9 (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub Münchberg Autohaus Hahn (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Burger King Autohof Bitterfeld (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Autohof Herzsprung (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Væggerløsevej (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 9:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Tradenvägen (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 18-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 2434km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 51min vs 2h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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