In our Sofia to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i4 M60 xDrive by 62 minutes, completing the 2934km route in 30h 51min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 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 12 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 30h 51min (62 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 23min
- Energy: ~517 kWh
- Distance: 2934km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
31h 53min |
30h 51min |
| Charging time: |
3h 13min |
2h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~528 kWh |
~527 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 (21 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (14 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Tesla Service Center (15 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Cittadella dello Sport (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Nabrigas (14 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 11:
ANDGO (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Ariza Norte (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (10 min, 18% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
ANDGO (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 16% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Ariza Norte (10 min, 24% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 62-minute advantage over BMW i4 M60 xDrive on this 2934km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 23min vs 3h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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