In our Vilnius to Bern EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 9 minutes, completing the 1909km route in 19h 39min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 19h 39min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 21min
- Energy: ~336 kWh
- Distance: 1909km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
19h 48min |
19h 39min |
| Charging time: |
1h 28min |
1h 21min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~344 kWh |
~343 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 (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Hotel Na Półboru (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Shell (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
EnBW Schnellladepark (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
BFS Business Fleet Services (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Neckarburg West (11 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Bern
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (19 min, 12% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Hotel Na Półboru (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
EnBW Schnellladepark (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
BFS Business Fleet Services (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Neckarburg West (10 min, 13% → 52%)
- Arrival: Bern
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 1909km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 21min vs 1h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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