In our Bucharest to Paris EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 75 minutes, completing the 2301km route in 23h 36min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 10 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 23h 36min (75 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 1h 46min
- Energy: ~396 kWh
- Distance: 2301km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
23h 36min |
24h 51min |
| Charging time: |
1h 46min |
2h 59min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~414 kWh |
~414 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 (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Electra Sleep-In Motel (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Donautal Ost (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Tankstelle Nürnberger Straße 25 (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Bonfelder Straße (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Shell Tankstelle Südstraße (10 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (12 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Paris
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (21 min, 13% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Arad (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (10 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 16% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Tankstelle Wientalstraße (11 min, 13% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Donautal Ost (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Total Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
BFS Business Fleet Services (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
Dannstadt Ost (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
McDonald's (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 13:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (21 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 75-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2301km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 46min vs 2h 59min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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