In our Zagreb to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 29 minutes, completing the 789km route in 8h 0min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 15, 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 1 charging stops compared to 2 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 8h 0min (29 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 32min
- Energy: ~139 kWh
- Distance: 789km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
8h 29min |
8h 0min |
| Charging time: |
39min |
32min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
1 |
| Energy used |
~142 kWh |
~142 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
OMV A1 (17 min, 17% → 64%)
-
Stop 2:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (32 min, 16% → 85%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 29-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 789km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 2 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 32min vs 39min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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