In our Bucharest to Dublin EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the smart #1 Pro by 69 minutes, completing the 3110km route in 35h 21min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 27, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 15 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 35h 21min (69 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 2h 49min
- Energy: ~535 kWh
- Distance: 3110km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
35h 21min |
36h 30min |
| Charging time: |
2h 49min |
3h 55min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
20 |
| 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
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Pitesti 3 (10 min, 75% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (17 min, 16% → 74%)
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Stop 3:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Arad (19 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Páty Nord (11 min, 19% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
OMV eMotion Parndorf Outlet Center (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Rastplatz Roggendorf (10 min, 11% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 9:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Aral Tankstelle Aschaffenburger Straße (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 12:
Raststätte Epgert (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 13:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 14:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 16:
Maidstone services (10 min, 19% → 57%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (10 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (20 min, 14% → 80%)
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Stop 20:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 27%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 69-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro on this 3110km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 49min vs 3h 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~535 kWh vs ~609 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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