In our Helsinki to Lisbon EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the smart #1 Pro by 82 minutes, completing the 4205km route in 48h 44min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 18 charging stops compared to 24 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 48h 44min (82 min faster)
- Charging stops: 18
- Charging time: 3h 58min
- Energy: ~723 kWh
- Distance: 4205km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
48h 44min |
50h 6min |
| Charging time: |
3h 58min |
5h 14min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
24 |
| Energy used |
~757 kWh |
~757 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste Lucavsala (18 min, 12% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Vilniaus (25 min, 10% → 75%)
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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 (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Aral Tankstelle Aachener Straße 1100 (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
Q8 Le Rœulx Nord (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Bauer Paris Occasion (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (10 min, 16% → 51%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (10 min, 22% → 58%)
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Stop 15:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 16:
Area El Canto (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 17:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (22 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 18:
Área de serviço Vila Velha Ródão oeste (11 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (20 min, 16% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Girelė (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Vilniaus (32 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Gajewo Zachód (17 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
Orlen A2 MOP Tulce (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Walewice (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Lichtendorf Nord (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Shell Eupen (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 13:
Q8 Le Rœulx Nord (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (16 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 16:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 18:
Aire de l'Estalot (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 19:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 21:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 22:
Parking Calle Miravete (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 23:
IONITY Cepsa (14 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 24:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (21 min, 10% → 79%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 82-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro on this 4205km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 18 stops vs 24 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 58min vs 5h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~723 kWh vs ~823 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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