In our Brussels to Sofia EV duel, the XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 31 minutes, completing the 2070km route in 21h 10min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025
- Total time: 21h 10min (31 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 35min
- Energy: ~394 kWh
- Distance: 2070km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 |
| Travel time |
21h 41min |
21h 10min |
| Charging time: |
2h 6min |
1h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~373 kWh |
~372 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
XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (10 min, 32% → 85%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Haidt Süd (10 min, 22% → 82%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Donautal West (10 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 11% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Shell (10 min, 18% → 82%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Martinci (21 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 7:
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 31-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 2070km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 35min vs 2h 6min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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