In our Vienna to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 14 minutes, completing the 2050km route in 23h 23min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 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 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 23h 23min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 34min
- Energy: ~361 kWh
- Distance: 2050km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
23h 37min |
23h 23min |
| Charging time: |
1h 46min |
1h 34min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~369 kWh |
~369 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Haidt Nord (11 min, 12% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
OBI Markt (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
JBC (10 min, 23% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY DoubleTree by Hilton Dartford Bridge (13 min, 18% → 62%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 22% → 62%)
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Stop 10:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Mer McDonald's (10 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
JBC (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 21%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 14-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 2050km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 34min vs 1h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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