In our Venice to Munich EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 9 minutes, completing the 438km route in 5h 35min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 0 charging stops compared to 1 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 5h 35min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 0
- Charging time: 0min
- Energy: ~77 kWh
- Distance: 438km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
5h 44min |
5h 35min |
| Charging time: |
10min |
0min |
| Charging stops: |
1 |
0 |
| Energy used |
~79 kWh |
~79 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Venice (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
DISK Tankstelle (10 min, 58% → 73%)
- Arrival: Munich
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Venice (100% charge)
- Charging stop details available in interactive view below
- Arrival: Munich
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 9-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 438km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 0 stops vs 1 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 0min vs 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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