In our Sofia to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 6 minutes, completing the 763km route in 7h 49min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 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 1 charging stops compared to 2 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 7h 49min (6 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 26min
- Energy: ~134 kWh
- Distance: 763km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
7h 55min |
7h 49min |
| Charging time: |
29min |
26min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
1 |
| Energy used |
~137 kWh |
~137 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (19 min, 11% → 70%)
-
Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (26 min, 19% → 82%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 6-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 763km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 2 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 26min vs 29min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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