In our Zagreb to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 12 minutes, completing the 2230km route in 25h 20min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 25h 20min (12 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 44min
- Energy: ~393 kWh
- Distance: 2230km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
25h 32min |
25h 20min |
| Charging time: |
1h 55min |
1h 44min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~401 kWh |
~401 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Mer McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Raststätte Epgert (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Express (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Diksmuidestraat (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (16 min, 21% → 68%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 10:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
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 (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
JBC (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 21%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 12-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 2230km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 44min vs 1h 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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