In our Warsaw to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 15 minutes, completing the 1191km route in 18h 11min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,720 less, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 15 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.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range needs only 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range
- Total time: 18h 11min (15 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 1h 49min
- Energy: ~199 kWh
- Distance: 1191km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
BMW i4 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
18h 11min |
18h 26min |
| Charging time: |
1h 49min |
1h 46min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~214 kWh |
~212 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Audi Centre (51 min, 14% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Maysternya Smaku (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland Sucedava (43 min, 10% → 89%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
BMW i4 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Audi Centre (59 min, 11% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Maysternya Smaku (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland Sucedava (20 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Galeria Mall (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range achieved a 15-minute advantage over BMW i4 eDrive40 on this 1191km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~199 kWh vs ~206 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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