In our Warsaw to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 38 minutes, completing the 1460km route in 16h 54min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 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 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 16h 54min (38 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 18min
- Energy: ~257 kWh
- Distance: 1460km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
17h 32min |
16h 54min |
| Charging time: |
1h 53min |
1h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~263 kWh |
~261 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
KFC (21 min, 17% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
Tesco (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 18% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
OMV smer Beograd (41 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (19 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Route 80 (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tesco Teplická cesta (18 min, 11% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (17 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
OMV smer Beograd (32 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 38-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1460km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 18min vs 1h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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