In our Amsterdam to Sofia EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 25 minutes, completing the 2116km route in 22h 15min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 22h 15min (25 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 7min
- Energy: ~364 kWh
- Distance: 2116km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
22h 15min |
22h 40min |
| Charging time: |
2h 7min |
2h 29min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~381 kWh |
~381 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Medenbach West (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (10 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Seidl Confiserie (11 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (23 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Martinci (28 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 8:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (10 min, 16% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (10 min, 16% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
AVIA Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Smatrics Ladepark wild & bolz eMotel (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (31 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
JP Putevi Srbije (15 min, 18% → 65%)
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Stop 11:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 25-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 2116km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 7min vs 2h 29min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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