In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 109 minutes, completing the 3131km route in 36h 0min. 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 13 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 36h 0min (109 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 3h 11min
- Energy: ~539 kWh
- Distance: 3131km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
36h 0min |
37h 49min |
| Charging time: |
3h 11min |
4h 58min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
19 |
| Energy used |
~564 kWh |
~564 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 (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
ANDGO (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Vila Sana (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 13:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (18 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol (13 min, 30% → 38%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (48 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (23 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Barje Sever (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 11% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Ricarica Limenella Nord (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (25 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 10:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
Castellaro Nord (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (15 min, 14% → 60%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Gigean Nord (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 15:
Electra Aire de Rivesaltes (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Vila Sana (13 min, 17% → 58%)
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Stop 18:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Ariza Norte (19 min, 10% → 66%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 109-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 3131km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 11min vs 4h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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