In our Athens to Oslo EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 137 minutes, completing the 3301km route in 37h 50min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 16 charging stops compared to 22 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 37h 50min (137 min faster)
- Charging stops: 16
- Charging time: 3h 9min
- Energy: ~568 kWh
- Distance: 3301km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
37h 50min |
40h 7min |
| Charging time: |
3h 9min |
5h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
22 |
| Energy used |
~594 kWh |
~597 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 (27 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Zemun Park (13 min, 38% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Bábolna (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (13 min, 11% → 59%)
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Stop 11:
Aral Tankstelle Radeburger Straße (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Netto Sophie-Charlotten-Straße (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 13:
Raststätte Recknitz Ost (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
Circle K Tappernøje Øst (15 min, 14% → 64%)
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Stop 15:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 16:
Tradenvägen (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Oslo
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (13 min, 38% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol A1 (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (29 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
OMV smer Beograd (32 min, 17% → 79%)
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Stop 8:
Kecskemét északi (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Shell Tópark (13 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Mosonmagyaróvár Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
OC Karlov (13 min, 14% → 55%)
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Stop 13:
Kardausova DC (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 14:
SachsenEnergie City Center (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 15:
Rasthof Berstetal (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 16:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 17:
Raststätte Recknitz Ost (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 18:
Burger King (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 19:
Circle K Kongevejen (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 20:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 21:
Supercharger Vikingagrillen (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 22:
Shell Svinesundparken (10 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 137-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 3301km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 16 stops vs 22 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 9min vs 5h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~568 kWh vs ~602 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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