In our Bern to Athens EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 90 minutes, completing the 2391km route in 26h 37min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 12 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 26h 37min (90 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 28min
- Energy: ~411 kWh
- Distance: 2391km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
26h 37min |
28h 7min |
| Charging time: |
2h 28min |
3h 48min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~430 kWh |
~431 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (10 min, 15% → 25%)
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Stop 4:
Petrol (10 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (20 min, 24% → 74%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 23% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Makpetrol A1 (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Park Hotel Polykastro (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 11:
Skotina dir Athen (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
Shell (13 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Athens
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lambro Sud (10 min, 15% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 11% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Tesina Sud (14 min, 14% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (11 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 6:
Petrol (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (20 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Tesla Supercharger (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
JP Putevi Srbije (24 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 11:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 12:
Makpetrol A1 (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 13:
Makpetrol (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 14:
Skotina dir Athen (23 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 15:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 16:
Atalanti Süd (11 min, 19% → 53%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 90-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2391km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 28min vs 3h 48min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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