Which is faster from Dublin to Rome: BMW i5 eDrive40 or Renault 5 E-Tech 150?

The BMW i5 eDrive40 is faster, arriving 90 minutes sooner with 10 charging stops compared to 15 for the Renault 5 E-Tech 150.

How many charging stops does the BMW i5 eDrive40 need from Dublin to Rome?

The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs 10 charging stops to complete the 2317km route from Dublin to Rome, with a total travel time of 28h 23m.

What is the total travel time from Dublin to Rome in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The BMW i5 eDrive40 completes the 2317km route in 28h 23m, while the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 takes 29h 53m.

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BMW i5 eDrive40 vs Renault 5 E-Tech 150: Dublin to Rome

Which EV is faster on the 2317km route? <strong>BMW i5 eDrive40</strong> wins by 90 minutes with 10 charging stops.

In our Dublin to Rome EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 90 minutes, completing the 2317km route in 28h 23min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 10 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Rome → Dublin

Winner

BMW i5 eDrive40

Total time: 28h 23min (90 min faster)
Charging stops: 10
Charging time: 1h 53min
Energy: ~399 kWh
Distance: 2317km

Quick Comparison

Metric	BMW i5 eDrive40	Renault 5 E-Tech 150
Travel time	28h 23min	29h 53min
Charging time:	1h 53min	3h 23min
Charging stops:	10	15
Energy used	~417 kWh	~418 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

BMW i5 eDrive40 Route

Start: Dublin (100% charge)
Stop 1: Electric Highway Rugby Services (12 min, 10% → 57%)
Stop 2: IONITY Maidstone (15 min, 10% → 62%)
Stop 3: IONITY Aire de Baralle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 4: Aire de Reims Champagne Sud (16 min, 13% → 65%)
Stop 5: Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 6: Rastplatz Sonnenberg West (10 min, 17% → 54%)
Stop 7: Fastned Lavorgo Sud (10 min, 14% → 55%)
Stop 8: Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (10 min, 10% → 52%)
Stop 9: Badia Nuova Ovest (10 min, 10% → 52%)
Stop 10: Supercharger La Bettola del Buttero (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Arrival: Rome

Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route

Start: Dublin (100% charge)
Stop 1: Supercharger Menai Science Park (10 min, 54% → 76%)
Stop 2: Birmingham Armada (12 min, 10% → 48%)
Stop 3: Moto Toddington Southbound (13 min, 10% → 52%)
Stop 4: IONITY Maidstone (17 min, 10% → 61%)
Stop 5: IONITY Aire de Rely (19 min, 10% → 66%)
Stop 6: Aire de Mont de Nizy (22 min, 10% → 72%)
Stop 7: Aire de Toul Dommartin (10 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 8: Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (12 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 9: GOFAST Basel-Ost (14 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 10: Rastplatz Amsteg (12 min, 10% → 48%)
Stop 11: GOFAST Swissminiatur (13 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 12: Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (10 min, 10% → 43%)
Stop 13: Secchia Ovest (11 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 14: Ristorante Goyo (15 min, 10% → 57%)
Stop 15: Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (13 min, 10% → 53%)
Arrival: Rome

Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won

The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 90-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2317km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 53min vs 3h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.

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Temperature: 15°C (summer default)
Driving style: Highway (100-120 km/h)
Starting battery: 100%
Target arrival: 10% minimum
Minimum charging stop: 10 minutes
Range: 80% of WLTP (adjustable)
Charging data: GoingElectric.de

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BMW i5 eDrive40 vs Renault 5 E-Tech 150: Dublin to Rome

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