In our Lisbon to Belgrade EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 125 minutes, completing the 3116km route in 31h 59min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 13 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 31h 59min (125 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 45min
- Energy: ~536 kWh
- Distance: 3116km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
31h 59min |
34h 4min |
| Charging time: |
2h 45min |
4h 50min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
20 |
| Energy used |
~561 kWh |
~565 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Cepsa (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Area El Canto (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Super-U (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Garonne (13 min, 14% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Loupian (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de l'Arc (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Conioli Sud (13 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Monte Alto Sud (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 13:
Tesla Supercharger (11 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Castelo Branco Leste (13 min, 31% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Cepsa (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Parking Calle Miravete (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Super-U (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Garonne (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Ibis Budget (20 min, 21% → 72%)
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Stop 9:
Aire d'Ambrussum Sud (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud (13 min, 17% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
Conioli Sud (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (25 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 14:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 15:
Tesina Sud (15 min, 15% → 55%)
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Stop 16:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 17:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (11 min, 11% → 27%)
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Stop 18:
Petrol (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 20:
Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 125-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 3116km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 45min vs 4h 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~536 kWh vs ~568 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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