In our Bern to Berlin EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 19 minutes, completing the 920km route in 9h 28min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 3 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 9h 28min (19 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 30min
- Energy: ~158 kWh
- Distance: 920km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
9h 28min |
9h 47min |
| Charging time: |
30min |
50min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~166 kWh |
~166 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
BFS Business Fleet Services (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Autohof Himmelkron (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Total Autohof Leipzig Flughafen (10 min, 13% → 52%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
mblty Agip Tankstelle (10 min, 21% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Autohof Herrieden (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Sophienberg Ost (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Hecht Einrichtungen (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
TotalEnergies Autohof (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 19-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 920km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 30min vs 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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