In our Athens to Dublin EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the smart #1 Pro by 62 minutes, completing the 3716km route in 41h 39min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 18 charging stops compared to 23 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 41h 39min (62 min faster)
- Charging stops: 18
- Charging time: 3h 49min
- Energy: ~639 kWh
- Distance: 3716km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
41h 39min |
42h 41min |
| Charging time: |
3h 49min |
4h 45min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
23 |
| Energy used |
~669 kWh |
~670 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
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (10 min, 38% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol A1 (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (30 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 6:
OMV A1 (15 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger (18 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 8:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Raststation Gralla Ost (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (11 min, 15% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 13:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
Aral Tankstelle Aschaffenburger Straße (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 15:
Raststätte Epgert (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 16:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 17:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 19:
Maidstone services (10 min, 19% → 57%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (10 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 21:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 22:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (20 min, 14% → 80%)
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Stop 23:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 27%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 62-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro on this 3716km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 18 stops vs 23 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 49min vs 4h 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~639 kWh vs ~728 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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