In our Vilnius to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 34 minutes, completing the 1444km route in 22h 45min. 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 22h 45min (34 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 51min
- Energy: ~254 kWh
- Distance: 1444km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
23h 19min |
22h 45min |
| Charging time: |
2h 7min |
1h 51min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~260 kWh |
~262 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Biedronka (27 min, 18% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Bugaivka (55 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Maysternya Smaku (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland Sucedava (19 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Galeria Mall (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Biedronka (17 min, 25% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Bugaivka (47 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Maysternya Smaku (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland Sucedava (33 min, 10% → 81%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 34-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1444km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 51min vs 2h 7min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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