In our Athens to Bern EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 94 minutes, completing the 2366km route in 26h 13min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 26h 13min (94 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 24min
- Energy: ~407 kWh
- Distance: 2366km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
26h 13min |
27h 47min |
| Charging time: |
2h 24min |
3h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~426 kWh |
~428 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (11 min, 11% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Makpetrol A1 (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol A1 (10 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (31 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
OMV A1 (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Tesla Supercharger (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Scaligera Nord (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 10:
Electra Via Carlo Cattaneo (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Centro Calzaturiero (10 min, 11% → 51%)
- Arrival: Bern
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (15 min, 36% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol A1 (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (37 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 6:
OMV A1 (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger (24 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Barje Sever (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Ricarica Limenella Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 13:
Via Sumatra (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 14:
ACW Auto-Center Visp (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 94-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2366km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 24min vs 3h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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