In our Belgrade to Riga EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 44 minutes, completing the 1718km route in 21h 6min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 21h 6min (44 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 51min
- Energy: ~296 kWh
- Distance: 1718km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
21h 6min |
21h 50min |
| Charging time: |
1h 51min |
2h 30min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~309 kWh |
~310 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (18 min, 26% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
Tesco Teplická cesta (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Shell MOP East (10 min, 23% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (20 min, 16% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (33 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 7:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Riga
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 18% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Tesco (18 min, 13% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland Wolkera (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Shell MOP East (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Fabryczna (34 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Rudniki Południe (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 22% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 44-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1718km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 51min vs 2h 30min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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