In our Brussels to Sofia EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 50 minutes, completing the 2070km route in 21h 41min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 21h 41min (50 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 6min
- Energy: ~356 kWh
- Distance: 2070km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
21h 41min |
22h 31min |
| Charging time: |
2h 6min |
2h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~373 kWh |
~374 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (10 min, 39% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Haidt Süd (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Euro Rastpark (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (23 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Martinci (28 min, 10% → 78%)
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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: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (10 min, 21% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (14 min, 13% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Autohof Gremsdorf (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
AVIA Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Raststation Kammern (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
JP Putevi Srbije (19 min, 14% → 69%)
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Stop 12:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 50-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2070km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 6min vs 2h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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