In our Bucharest to Dublin EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the BMW iX1 eDrive20 by 103 minutes, completing the 3110km route in 35h 21min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 15 charging stops compared to 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 35h 21min (103 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 2h 49min
- Energy: ~535 kWh
- Distance: 3110km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
| Travel time |
35h 21min |
37h 4min |
| Charging time: |
2h 49min |
4h 30min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
21 |
| Energy used |
~560 kWh |
~560 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (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 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (10 min, 17% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Tankstelle Wientalstraße (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Haidt Nord (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
OBI Markt (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (11 min, 11% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (18 min, 11% → 68%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 15:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (20 min, 15% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Arad (23 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (10 min, 11% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 11% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Hadikgasse (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Smatrics Hub Suben (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Shell Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
Frechen Nord (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 14:
Total Zolder Noord (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 15:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 18:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (26 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 21:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 103-minute advantage over BMW iX1 eDrive20 on this 3110km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 49min vs 4h 30min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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