In our Bucharest to Riga EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 29 minutes, completing the 1804km route in 27h 20min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 27h 20min (29 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 57min
- Energy: ~310 kWh
- Distance: 1804km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
27h 20min |
27h 49min |
| Charging time: |
2h 57min |
3h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~325 kWh |
~328 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland Sucedava (10 min, 23% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Elektrozaryadka 200Kvt (69 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Łaszczowiecka (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Amic Unii Lubelskiej (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (52 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Circle K (19 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Riga
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Calea Romanului (10 min, 12% → 25%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland Sucedava (18 min, 13% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Maysternya Smaku (47 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 4:
Audi Centre (25 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Legionów (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Hotel & Restauracja Olivia (20 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland (21 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Rudniki Południe (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
Jono Dailidės (13 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Circle K Aplinkkelis (14 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 29-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1804km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 57min vs 3h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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