In our Sofia to Bratislava EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 8 minutes, completing the 957km route in 9h 35min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 9h 35min (8 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 31min
- Energy: ~168 kWh
- Distance: 957km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
9h 43min |
9h 35min |
| Charging time: |
39min |
31min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~172 kWh |
~172 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (19 min, 11% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Páty Nord (10 min, 27% → 57%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (14 min, 19% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (17 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 8-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 957km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 31min vs 39min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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