In our Vilnius to Brussels EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 10 minutes, completing the 1791km route in 17h 49min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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: 17h 49min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 15min
- Energy: ~315 kWh
- Distance: 1791km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
17h 59min |
17h 49min |
| Charging time: |
1h 22min |
1h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~322 kWh |
~322 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 (10 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Autohaus König (10 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Irxleben (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Tankstelle Werstener Kreuz (11 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (10 min, 12% → 38%)
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Stop 2:
HPC Autogala Volvo (10 min, 26% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Skarboszewo (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Autohaus König (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Irxleben (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Tankstelle Werstener Kreuz (10 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 10-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1791km 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 15min vs 1h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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