In our Lisbon to Dublin EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Audi e-tron GT by 44 minutes, completing the 2733km route in 31h 23min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 12 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 31h 23min (44 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 29min
- Energy: ~470 kWh
- Distance: 2733km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi e-tron GT |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
32h 7min |
31h 23min |
| Charging time: |
3h 13min |
2h 29min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~492 kWh |
~492 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi e-tron GT Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Castelo Branco Leste (10 min, 41% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 22% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Parking Calle Miravete (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger McDonald's (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Saint-Léger Est (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Relais de la Ronde (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Jardiland (19 min, 14% → 72%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 15% → 49%)
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Stop 13:
Moto Toddington Northbound (10 min, 15% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 13% → 48%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (17 min, 15% → 70%)
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Stop 16:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 19%)
- Arrival: Dublin
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Cepsa (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Autovía de Castilla (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Restaurante Jundiz (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Saint-Léger Est (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Relais de la Ronde (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Jardiland (12 min, 25% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (15 min, 12% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (18 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 12:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 44-minute advantage over Audi e-tron GT on this 2733km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 29min vs 3h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~470 kWh vs ~611 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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