In our Helsinki to Madrid EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 110 minutes, completing the 3731km route in 44h 30min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 15 charging stops compared to 23 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 44h 30min (110 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 4h 7min
- Energy: ~642 kWh
- Distance: 3731km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
44h 30min |
46h 20min |
| Charging time: |
4h 7min |
5h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
23 |
| Energy used |
~672 kWh |
~672 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 (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:
IONITY 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 (19 min, 16% → 70%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (15 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 14% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
Manufaktūra (10 min, 13% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Livonija (16 min, 14% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Vilniaus (40 min, 10% → 100%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Olsze Południe (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Chociszewo (11 min, 21% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (23 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 12:
Ehrenberg West (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Shell Eupen (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 15:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (20 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 17:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 18:
Fastned Aire des Groies (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 19:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 20:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (24 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 21:
Repsol Lopidana (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 22:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 23:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (13 min, 14% → 56%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 110-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 3731km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 23 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 7min vs 5h 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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