In our Helsinki to Dublin EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 92 minutes, completing the 3101km route in 41h 0min. The key advantage? 10 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 13 charging stops compared to 23 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 41h 0min (92 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 3h 40min
- Energy: ~534 kWh
- Distance: 3101km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
41h 0min |
42h 32min |
| Charging time: |
3h 40min |
5h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
23 |
| Energy used |
~558 kWh |
~559 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste Lucavsala (14 min, 12% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Kulturos centras (67 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (18 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Autohaus König (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Irxleben (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
HPC E.ON Drive Ladepark Beecker Straße (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Van der Valk (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (18 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 13:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 13% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K Vienības (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Girelė (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Vilniaus (41 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (11 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Gajewo Zachód (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Dopiewiec (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Orlen A2 MOP Gnilec (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Auetal Nord (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
Autohaus Weber (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 15:
BP De Beerze (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 16:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 17:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 19:
Moto Toddington Northbound (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 21:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 22:
Port of Holyhead (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 23:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 92-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 3101km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 23 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 40min vs 5h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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