In our Bern to Sofia EV duel, the XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 21 minutes, completing the 1684km route in 18h 27min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40's 465km range doesn't beat the XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025's 420km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 needs only 5 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025
- Total time: 18h 27min (21 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 16min
- Energy: ~321 kWh
- Distance: 1684km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 |
| Travel time |
18h 48min |
18h 27min |
| Charging time: |
1h 42min |
1h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~303 kWh |
~299 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
XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Valtrompia Sud (10 min, 12% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Shell (11 min, 13% → 82%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Martinci (21 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 Won
The XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 achieved a 21-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1684km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 16min vs 1h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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