In our Bucharest to Prague EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 41 minutes, completing the 1349km route in 14h 13min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 5 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 14h 13min (41 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 57min
- Energy: ~232 kWh
- Distance: 1349km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
14h 13min |
14h 54min |
| Charging time: |
57min |
1h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~243 kWh |
~242 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (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% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Agrotec (14 min, 13% → 62%)
- Arrival: Prague
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 (11 min, 16% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Pávov Sever (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Prague
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 41-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1349km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 57min vs 1h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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