In our Helsinki to Rome EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 117 minutes, completing the 2817km route in 33h 32min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 12 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 33h 32min (117 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 30min
- Energy: ~485 kWh
- Distance: 2817km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
33h 32min |
35h 29min |
| Charging time: |
2h 30min |
4h 21min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
19 |
| Energy used |
~507 kWh |
~507 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (10 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (11 min, 15% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (27 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 4:
Blue City (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Hotel Górski (10 min, 23% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Mořice Bistro (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Raststation Bad Fischau (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Ledra Ovest (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 12:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (12 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Rome
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (15 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Neste (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (16 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Ekoen Atrium Reduta (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Hotel Górski (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Woźniki Zachód (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
Uniwar P1 (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
Signalbau (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
Shell (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
OMV Raststation Bad Fischau (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 13:
Ehemaliger McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 14:
Electra Pizza Plus (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 15:
Ledra Ovest (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 17:
Castel Bentivoglio Ovest (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 18:
Ristorante Goyo (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 19:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (14 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 117-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2817km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 30min vs 4h 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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