In our Sofia to Amsterdam EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i4 M60 xDrive by 38 minutes, completing the 2120km route in 21h 22min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive's 501km 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 8 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 21h 22min (38 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 42min
- Energy: ~373 kWh
- Distance: 2120km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
22h 0min |
21h 22min |
| Charging time: |
2h 7min |
1h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~382 kWh |
~381 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i4 M60 xDrive Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 57% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Turmöl Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Im Gewerbepark (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Raststätte Epgert (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Rastplatz Helderloh (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (32 min, 18% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shell (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Turmöl Tankstelle (10 min, 17% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
mblty Bad Camberg Ost (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Neoliet Boulderbar (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 38-minute advantage over BMW i4 M60 xDrive on this 2120km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 42min vs 2h 7min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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