In our Vienna to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 6 minutes, completing the 2297km route in 24h 43min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,720 less, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 6 minutes on this route.
The BMW i4 eDrive40's 462km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range's 448km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range
- Total time: 24h 43min (6 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 53min
- Energy: ~385 kWh
- Distance: 2297km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
BMW i4 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
24h 43min |
24h 49min |
| Charging time: |
1h 53min |
1h 59min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~413 kWh |
~413 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
mblty Esso Tankstelle Gewerbepark (10 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub Weißensberg Autohaus Riess (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Kölliken Nord (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Backstage Pub (14 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Total Relais La Bayanne (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
ANDGO (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Vila Sana (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 9:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (18 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Madrid
BMW i4 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Bäckerei Bachmeier (10 min, 22% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle Autohof Holzgünz (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Stegen (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Migrol Westside (10 min, 16% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Fontanelles (13 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de La Coucourde (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Gigean Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
ANDGO (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 11% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
Zunder Avia (11 min, 14% → 57%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range achieved a 6-minute advantage over BMW i4 eDrive40 on this 2297km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 53min vs 1h 59min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~385 kWh vs ~398 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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