In our Rome to Vilnius EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW iX1 eDrive20 by 97 minutes, completing the 2261km route in 23h 28min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 8 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 23h 28min (97 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 45min
- Energy: ~398 kWh
- Distance: 2261km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
25h 5min |
23h 28min |
| Charging time: |
3h 15min |
1h 45min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~407 kWh |
~407 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (13 min, 31% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Adige Est (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Fella Est (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Raststation Kapfenberg Süd (10 min, 11% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
eni Tankstelle Wiener Neustädter Straße (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 9:
Tesco (21 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 10:
MOP Dobieszowice Wschód (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Zajazd Plan (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
Biedronka Fabryczna (30 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 13:
MOP Rudniki Południe (28 min, 10% → 75%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Adige Est (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Electrip Le Valli Di Carnia (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
eni Tankstelle Wiener Neustädter Straße (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger AMIGO (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Wschód (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Factory Annopol (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (19 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 97-minute advantage over BMW iX1 eDrive20 on this 2261km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 45min vs 3h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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