In our Vienna to Oslo EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 69 minutes, completing the 1612km route in 20h 39min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the BMW i5 eDrive40's 465km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 20h 39min (69 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 11min
- Energy: ~277 kWh
- Distance: 1612km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
20h 39min |
21h 48min |
| Charging time: |
1h 11min |
2h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~290 kWh |
~291 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
HPC Globus (16 min, 18% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
Netto Sophie-Charlotten-Straße (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Raststätte Recknitz Ost (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Circle K Tappernøje Øst (15 min, 14% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Tradenvägen (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland Praha Horní Měcholupy (10 min, 40% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Hansastraße (20 min, 15% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
CutPower GIGA HUB Berlin (22 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Raststätte Recknitz Ost (24 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger (20 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's (18 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Max (18 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 69-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1612km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 11min vs 2h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~277 kWh vs ~303 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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