In our Bucharest to Lisbon EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the BMW iX1 eDrive20 by 137 minutes, completing the 3714km route in 41h 32min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 16 charging stops compared to 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 41h 32min (137 min faster)
- Charging stops: 16
- Charging time: 3h 44min
- Energy: ~639 kWh
- Distance: 3714km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
| Travel time |
41h 32min |
43h 49min |
| Charging time: |
3h 44min |
6h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
21 |
| Energy used |
~669 kWh |
~669 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (34 min, 24% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Tesla Service Center (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Parco Giochi via Angelo Montagna (16 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (13 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Nabrigas (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Hyper U (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Super-U (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 13:
Repsol Lopidana (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 14:
Autovía de Castilla (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (14 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol (10 min, 32% → 37%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (49 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (23 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
Petrol (16 min, 12% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Fratta Nord (21 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (24 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
Castellaro Nord (15 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (19 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 12:
Rue John Mac Adam (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Aire du Volvestre (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Super-U (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 18:
Autovía de Castilla (21 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Cepsa (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 21:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 137-minute advantage over BMW iX1 eDrive20 on this 3714km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 16 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 44min vs 6h 6min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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