In our Sofia to Ljubljana EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 10 minutes, completing the 928km route in 9h 27min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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 27min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 42min
- Energy: ~163 kWh
- Distance: 928km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
9h 37min |
9h 27min |
| Charging time: |
38min |
42min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~167 kWh |
~167 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
OMV A1 (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 57%)
-
Stop 3:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Ljubljana
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
OMV A1 (32 min, 18% → 83%)
-
Stop 2:
IONITY Shell (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Ljubljana
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 10-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 928km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
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