In our Lisbon to Dublin EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 125 minutes, completing the 2734km route in 31h 23min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 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: 31h 23min (125 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 29min
- Energy: ~470 kWh
- Distance: 2734km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
31h 23min |
33h 28min |
| Charging time: |
2h 29min |
4h 31min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
19 |
| Energy used |
~492 kWh |
~492 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Castelo Branco Leste (14 min, 30% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Cepsa (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Parking Calle Miravete (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger McDonald's (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Saugon Est (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de Saint-Léger Est (21 min, 25% → 76%)
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Stop 9:
Relais de la Ronde (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Jardiland (19 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Aire de Bosgouet Sud (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
Les Viviers Canger (15 min, 19% → 61%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 15:
Moto Toddington Northbound (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 18:
Port of Holyhead (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 19:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 125-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2734km 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 29min vs 4h 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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