In our Rome to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 1 minutes, completing the 1423km route in 14h 27min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,720 less, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 1 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: 14h 27min (1 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 1min
- Energy: ~238 kWh
- Distance: 1423km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
BMW i4 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
14h 27min |
14h 28min |
| Charging time: |
1h 1min |
1h 2min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~256 kWh |
~256 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (11 min, 18% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (10 min, 20% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Ambreuil (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (10 min, 12% → 51%)
- Arrival: Paris
BMW i4 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (12 min, 15% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (10 min, 19% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Ambreuil (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (10 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range achieved a 1-minute advantage over BMW i4 eDrive40 on this 1423km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 1min vs 1h 2min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~238 kWh vs ~246 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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