In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the Fisker Ocean Ultra beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 35 minutes, completing the 1675km route in 17h 40min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 300 less, the Fisker Ocean Ultra beats the BMW i4 eDrive40 by 35 minutes on this route.
The Fisker Ocean Ultra needs only 5 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Fisker Ocean Ultra
- Total time: 17h 40min (35 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 2min
- Energy: ~320 kWh
- Distance: 1675km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Fisker Ocean Ultra |
BMW i4 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
17h 40min |
18h 15min |
| Charging time: |
1h 2min |
1h 31min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Fisker Ocean Ultra Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OC Karlov (11 min, 11% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (10 min, 20% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
OMV DN69 (12 min, 12% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (19 min, 10% → 66%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
BMW i4 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 21% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
OC Karlov (12 min, 16% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
OMV DN69 (18 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland Gavana (11 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Fisker Ocean Ultra Won
The Fisker Ocean Ultra achieved a 35-minute advantage over BMW i4 eDrive40 on this 1675km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 2min vs 1h 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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