In our Zagreb to Vilnius EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 17 minutes, completing the 1539km route in 16h 11min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 16h 11min (17 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 1min
- Energy: ~271 kWh
- Distance: 1539km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
16h 28min |
16h 11min |
| Charging time: |
1h 27min |
1h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~277 kWh |
~274 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Schnellladesäule Rathaus (10 min, 55% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Shell (13 min, 16% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Moya (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Wschód (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Blue City (19 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Rudniki Południe (25 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (12 min, 12% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Moya (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Wschód (10 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Blue City (16 min, 15% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (13 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 17-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1539km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 1min vs 1h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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