In our Dublin to Lisbon EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 123 minutes, completing the 2719km route in 32h 5min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 32h 5min (123 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 20min
- Energy: ~468 kWh
- Distance: 2719km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
32h 5min |
34h 8min |
| Charging time: |
2h 20min |
4h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~489 kWh |
~491 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 (19 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
Les Viviers Canger (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Relais de la Ronde (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (18 min, 19% → 71%)
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Stop 9:
Autovía de Castilla (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (14 min, 12% → 61%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Menai Science Park (11 min, 54% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
Birmingham Armada (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Maidstone services (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Holiday Inn Calais (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Les Viviers Canger (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Bosgouet Nord (17 min, 19% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Jardiland (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Relais de la Ronde (26 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger McDonald's (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 14:
Autovía de Castilla (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 15:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 16:
Turismo (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 18:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 123-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2719km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 20min vs 4h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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