In our Bucharest to Dublin EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the MG MG4 64kWh by 195 minutes, completing the 3110km route in 35h 21min. The key advantage? 11 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 15 charging stops compared to 26 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 35h 21min (195 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 2h 49min
- Energy: ~535 kWh
- Distance: 3110km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
MG MG4 64kWh |
| Travel time |
35h 21min |
38h 36min |
| Charging time: |
2h 49min |
5h 50min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
26 |
| 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
MG MG4 64kWh Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Petrom Maracineni (10 min, 62% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (16 min, 12% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
OMV (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
OMV DN69 (25 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Páty Nord (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Győr (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Hadikgasse (15 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (14 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 12:
Mer McDonald's (12 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 13:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 15:
Medenbach Ost (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 16:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 18:
Hotel Prins van Oranje (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 19:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 21:
IONITY Village Hotel (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 22:
Moto Toddington Northbound (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 23:
IONITY Village Hotel (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 24:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 25:
Port of Holyhead (23 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 26:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 195-minute advantage over MG MG4 64kWh on this 3110km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 26 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 49min vs 5h 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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