In our Vilnius to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 9 minutes, completing the 1066km route in 10h 49min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 10h 49min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 36min
- Energy: ~188 kWh
- Distance: 1066km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
10h 58min |
10h 49min |
| Charging time: |
46min |
36min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~192 kWh |
~192 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (10 min, 50% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
Factory Annopol (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Nowostawy (10 min, 27% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Dopiewiec (16 min, 12% → 65%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (11 min, 12% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Nowostawy (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Dopiewiec (14 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 9-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1066km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 36min vs 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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