In our Brussels to Riga EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 60 minutes, completing the 1796km route in 21h 2min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 21h 2min (60 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 2min
- Energy: ~309 kWh
- Distance: 1796km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
21h 2min |
22h 2min |
| Charging time: |
2h 2min |
3h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~323 kWh |
~323 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Irxleben (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Autohaus König (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Auchan (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Gajewo Wschód (46 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 6:
Circle K (21 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 7:
VS Express (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Riga
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Tankstelle Schmiedestraße (10 min, 31% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (12 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Süd (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Koryta (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Orlen A2 MOP Krzyżowniki (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Karczma Rzym (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland (63 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 9:
Circle K (20 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
VS Express (11 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 60-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1796km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 2min vs 3h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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