In our Sofia to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 16 minutes, completing the 2159km route in 22h 2min. 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 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 22h 2min (16 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 43min
- Energy: ~380 kWh
- Distance: 2159km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
22h 18min |
22h 2min |
| Charging time: |
1h 45min |
1h 43min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~389 kWh |
~389 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Sever (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Genussplatzl Eben - Imbiss, Fleisch & Wurst (10 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
EnBW Schnellladepark A8 (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Keskastel Est (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (12 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Paris
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% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Sever (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Genussplatzl Eben - Imbiss, Fleisch & Wurst (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (11 min, 14% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
EnBW Schnellladepark A8 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Keskastel Est (10 min, 13% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (10 min, 11% → 53%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 16-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 2159km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 43min vs 1h 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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