In our Bucharest to Bern EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 58 minutes, completing the 1886km route in 20h 21min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 20h 21min (58 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 24min
- Energy: ~324 kWh
- Distance: 1886km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
20h 21min |
21h 19min |
| Charging time: |
1h 24min |
2h 21min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~339 kWh |
~339 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (11 min, 33% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Lechwiesen Nord (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Raststätte Thurau Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Bern
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (21 min, 13% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Arad (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (10 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 16% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Tankstelle Wientalstraße (10 min, 13% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle Garmischer Straße (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub Weißensberg Autohaus Riess (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 11:
Migrol Service (10 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 58-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1886km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 24min vs 2h 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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