In our Dublin to Helsinki EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 99 minutes, completing the 3092km route in 41h 9min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 13 charging stops compared to 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 41h 9min (99 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 50min
- Energy: ~532 kWh
- Distance: 3092km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
41h 9min |
42h 48min |
| Charging time: |
2h 50min |
5h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
21 |
| Energy used |
~557 kWh |
~559 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Electric Highway Rugby Services (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Maidstone (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Oostendse Baan (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Het Goor (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
A2 Bottrop Süd (10 min, 20% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Irxleben (10 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Autohaus König (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Konarzewo (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 10:
MOP Gajewo Wschód (31 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 11:
Vilniaus (19 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 12:
Neste Lucavsala (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 13:
Neste Niidu (13 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K / Topaz Service Station (10 min, 98% → 100%)
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Stop 2:
Eurogarages (12 min, 11% → 28%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Village Hotel (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Maidstone services (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Lidl Avenue Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Het Goor (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
A2 Bottrop Süd (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Süd (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 12:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 13:
MOP Koryta (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 14:
MOP Konarzewo (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 15:
Karczma Rzym (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 16:
Kaufland (41 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 17:
Vilniaus (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 18:
Girelė (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 19:
Neste Lucavsala (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 20:
Neste (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 21:
IONITY Circle K (15 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 99-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 3092km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 50min vs 5h 6min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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