In our Vienna to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 3 minutes, completing the 1092km route in 11h 11min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,720 less, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 3 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range
- Total time: 11h 11min (3 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 47min
- Energy: ~183 kWh
- Distance: 1092km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
BMW i4 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
11h 11min |
11h 14min |
| Charging time: |
47min |
43min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~197 kWh |
~197 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Electra Pizza Plus, Villach (18 min, 26% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Eni, Monselice (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (16 min, 10% → 66%)
- Arrival: Rome
BMW i4 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Electra Pizza Plus, Villach (10 min, 23% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel, Noventa di Piave (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Electra Borgo Mascarella, Bologna (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (13 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range achieved a 3-minute advantage over BMW i4 eDrive40 on this 1092km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~183 kWh vs ~189 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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