In our Zagreb to Bern EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 10 minutes, completing the 896km route in 9h 58min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 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: 9h 58min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 35min
- Energy: ~158 kWh
- Distance: 896km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
10h 8min |
9h 58min |
| Charging time: |
40min |
35min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~161 kWh |
~161 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (10 min, 64% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Scaligera Nord (10 min, 11% → 34%)
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Stop 3:
Electra Via Carlo Cattaneo (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Centro Calzaturiero (10 min, 11% → 51%)
- Arrival: Bern
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (10 min, 67% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 3:
Free To X Villoresi Est (15 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 10-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 896km 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 35min vs 40min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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