In our Bern to Dublin EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 49 minutes, completing the 1497km route in 19h 11min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 19h 11min (49 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 20min
- Energy: ~258 kWh
- Distance: 1497km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
19h 11min |
20h 0min |
| Charging time: |
1h 20min |
2h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~269 kWh |
~270 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Langres Noidant (10 min, 45% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Champ Roland (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 22% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl (10 min, 66% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Lotissement de L’Autoroute (15 min, 16% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Champ Roland (17 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Moto Toddington Northbound (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (27 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 9:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 49-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1497km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 20min vs 2h 6min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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