In our Vilnius to Prague EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 12 minutes, completing the 1132km route in 12h 14min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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: 12h 14min (12 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 43min
- Energy: ~199 kWh
- Distance: 1132km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
12h 26min |
12h 14min |
| Charging time: |
49min |
43min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~204 kWh |
~203 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 (18 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
ALDI (10 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Prague
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 (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (15 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Prague
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 12-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1132km 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 43min vs 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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