In our Warsaw to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 2 minutes, completing the 570km route in 5h 27min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,720 less, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 2 minutes on this route.
The BMW i4 eDrive40's 462km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range's 448km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range
- Total time: 5h 27min (2 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 12min
- Energy: ~95 kWh
- Distance: 570km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
BMW i4 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
5h 27min |
5h 29min |
| Charging time: |
12min |
14min |
| Charging stops: |
1 |
1 |
| Energy used |
~103 kWh |
~103 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Dopiewiec (12 min, 28% → 66%)
- Arrival: Berlin
BMW i4 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Dopiewiec (14 min, 26% → 68%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range achieved a 2-minute advantage over BMW i4 eDrive40 on this 570km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 12min vs 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~95 kWh vs ~99 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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