In our Vienna to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 6 minutes, completing the 1242km route in 11h 57min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 6, 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.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range
- Total time: 11h 57min (6 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 49min
- Energy: ~208 kWh
- Distance: 1242km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
BMW i4 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
11h 57min |
12h 3min |
| Charging time: |
49min |
54min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~224 kWh |
~224 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (11 min, 11% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
BFS Business Fleet Services (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's (14 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (12 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Paris
BMW i4 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
BFS Business Fleet Services (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (13 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 1242km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 49min vs 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~208 kWh vs ~215 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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