In our Athens to Dublin EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 134 minutes, completing the 3716km route in 41h 39min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 18 charging stops compared to 24 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 41h 39min (134 min faster)
- Charging stops: 18
- Charging time: 3h 49min
- Energy: ~639 kWh
- Distance: 3716km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
41h 39min |
43h 53min |
| Charging time: |
3h 49min |
6h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
24 |
| Energy used |
~669 kWh |
~669 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 (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (12 min, 13% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Haidt Nord (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 12:
OBI Markt (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (11 min, 11% → 55%)
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Stop 14:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (18 min, 11% → 68%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 18:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (13 min, 36% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol A1 (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (31 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 6:
OMV A1 (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 11:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 12:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 13:
Aral Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 14:
Shell Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 15:
Raststätte Epgert (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 17:
Hotel Prins van Oranje (10 min, 13% → 45%)
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Stop 18:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 21:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 22:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 23:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (27 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 24:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 134-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 3716km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 18 stops vs 24 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 49min vs 6h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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