In our Budapest to Bern EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 25 minutes, completing the 1067km route in 11h 5min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 4 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 11h 5min (25 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 40min
- Energy: ~184 kWh
- Distance: 1067km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
11h 5min |
11h 30min |
| Charging time: |
40min |
1h 4min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~192 kWh |
~192 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 22% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Lechwiesen Nord (10 min, 17% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Hexentobel Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Bern
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Tankstelle Wientalstraße (10 min, 28% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Tankstelle Salzburger Straße (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Franz-Marc-Straße (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Lechwiesen Nord (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Migrol Service (10 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 25-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1067km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 40min vs 1h 4min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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