In our Bern to Sofia EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 44 minutes, completing the 1684km route in 18h 48min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 28, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 18h 48min (44 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 42min
- Energy: ~290 kWh
- Distance: 1684km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
18h 48min |
19h 32min |
| Charging time: |
1h 42min |
2h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~303 kWh |
~303 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%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lambro Sud (10 min, 21% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Monte Alto Sud (13 min, 20% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (15 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (11 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
JP Putevi Srbije (19 min, 14% → 69%)
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Stop 10:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 44-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1684km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 42min vs 2h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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