In our Zagreb to Brussels EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 6 minutes, completing the 1290km route in 12h 37min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 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 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 12h 37min (6 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 44min
- Energy: ~227 kWh
- Distance: 1290km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
12h 43min |
12h 37min |
| Charging time: |
50min |
44min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~232 kWh |
~231 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (10 min, 13% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
OBI Markt (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 11% → 51%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (10 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Mer McDonald's (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (14 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 6-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1290km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 44min vs 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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