In our Berlin to Sofia EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 56 minutes, completing the 1624km route in 17h 2min. 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: 17h 2min (56 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 47min
- Energy: ~279 kWh
- Distance: 1624km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
17h 2min |
17h 58min |
| Charging time: |
1h 47min |
2h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~292 kWh |
~293 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 (14 min, 11% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
OMV smer Beograd (41 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 6:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MoBi-Punkt Liststraße (10 min, 46% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
MOL Bělčice (11 min, 15% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
D-1 Autopark (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Bábolna (15 min, 12% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (26 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 7:
OMV smer Beograd (20 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Gazprom (28 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 56-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1624km 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 47min vs 2h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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