In our Bern to Rome EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 20 minutes, completing the 857km route in 9h 25min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 2 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 9h 25min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 28min
- Energy: ~147 kWh
- Distance: 857km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
9h 25min |
9h 45min |
| Charging time: |
28min |
46min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~154 kWh |
~154 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Roadhouse (12 min, 16% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Osteria De'Giusti (16 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Rome
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (12 min, 20% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Secchia Ovest (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Ristorante Goyo (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (11 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 20-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 857km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 28min vs 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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