In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 51 minutes, completing the 1678km route in 18h 4min. 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 6 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 18h 4min (51 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 22min
- Energy: ~289 kWh
- Distance: 1678km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
18h 4min |
18h 55min |
| Charging time: |
1h 22min |
2h 5min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bábolna (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
OMV DN69 (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (26 min, 10% → 77%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Bahnhof Neustadt (12 min, 46% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Győr (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Arad (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
OMV (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
Kaufland Gavana (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 51-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1678km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 22min vs 2h 5min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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