In our Sofia to Prague EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i4 M60 xDrive by 32 minutes, completing the 1286km route in 12h 45min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 12h 45min (32 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 46min
- Energy: ~226 kWh
- Distance: 1286km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
13h 17min |
12h 45min |
| Charging time: |
1h 18min |
46min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~231 kWh |
~231 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 Zemun Park (25 min, 11% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Győr (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
B.C.S. (11 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Prague
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (14 min, 19% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Győr (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
B.C.S. (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Prague
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 32-minute advantage over BMW i4 M60 xDrive on this 1286km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 46min vs 1h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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