In our Berlin to Madrid EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 100 minutes, completing the 2304km route in 23h 32min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 23h 32min (100 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 50min
- Energy: ~396 kWh
- Distance: 2304km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
23h 32min |
25h 12min |
| Charging time: |
1h 50min |
3h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~415 kWh |
~416 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Gütersloh Nord, Gütersloh (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle, Düren (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Q8 Le Rœulx Nord, Le Roeulx (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Bauer Paris Occasion, Saint-Witz (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon, Villerbon (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express, Labouheyre (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (13 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Carburantes, Lerma (11 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
HEM Tankstelle Lahe, Hannover (14 min, 15% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Autohaus Weber, Beckum (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Remscheid West, Remscheid (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bierset, Grâce-Hollogne (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz, Saint-Witz (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY McDonald's, Artenay (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (23 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 12:
Repsol Lopidana, Vitoria-Gasteiz (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Carburantes, Lerma (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
Gasolinera Mirasierra, Santo Tomé del Puerto (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 100-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2304km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 50min vs 3h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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