Which is faster from Lisbon to Sofia: BMW i5 eDrive40 or Porsche Macan Electric?

The Porsche Macan Electric is faster, arriving 32 minutes sooner with 13 charging stops compared to 17 for the BMW i5 eDrive40.

How many charging stops does the Porsche Macan Electric need from Lisbon to Sofia?

The Porsche Macan Electric needs 13 charging stops to complete the 3525km route from Lisbon to Sofia, with a total travel time of 36h 27m.

What is the total travel time from Lisbon to Sofia in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The Porsche Macan Electric completes the 3525km route in 36h 27m, while the BMW i5 eDrive40 takes 36h 59m.

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BMW i5 eDrive40 vs Porsche Macan Electric: Lisbon to Sofia

Which EV is faster on the 3525km route? <strong>Porsche Macan Electric</strong> wins by 32 minutes with 13 charging stops.

In our Lisbon to Sofia EV duel, the Porsche Macan Electric beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 32 minutes, completing the 3525km route in 36h 27min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The Porsche Macan Electric needs only 13 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Sofia → Lisbon

Winner

Porsche Macan Electric

Total time: 36h 27min (32 min faster)
Charging stops: 13
Charging time: 3h 9min
Energy: ~654 kWh
Distance: 3525km

Quick Comparison

Metric	BMW i5 eDrive40	Porsche Macan Electric
Travel time	36h 59min	36h 27min
Charging time:	3h 35min	3h 9min
Charging stops:	17	13
Energy used	~635 kWh	~631 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

BMW i5 eDrive40 Route

Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
Stop 1: IONITY Cepsa (11 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 2: Autovía de Castilla (21 min, 10% → 72%)
Stop 3: Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 4: Supercharger Super-U (10 min, 19% → 55%)
Stop 5: IONITY Aire de Garonne (12 min, 17% → 60%)
Stop 6: Aire de Loupian (10 min, 10% → 53%)
Stop 7: Aire de l'Arc (13 min, 10% → 60%)
Stop 8: Conioli Sud (13 min, 10% → 40%)
Stop 9: Area di Servizio Stura Est (13 min, 10% → 59%)
Stop 10: Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 11: Supercharger Omnia Hotel (10 min, 11% → 51%)
Stop 12: Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (10 min, 13% → 23%)
Stop 13: Petrol (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 14: Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (20 min, 22% → 74%)
Stop 15: OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 16: JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 23% → 55%)
Stop 17: Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 47%)
Arrival: Sofia

Porsche Macan Electric Route

Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
Stop 1: IONITY Cepsa (12 min, 13% → 61%)
Stop 2: Area El Canto (13 min, 10% → 63%)
Stop 3: Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 4: Supercharger Super-U (10 min, 15% → 54%)
Stop 5: IONITY Aire de Garonne (10 min, 17% → 57%)
Stop 6: Aire de Lespignan Sud (10 min, 18% → 58%)
Stop 7: Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (17 min, 10% → 71%)
Stop 8: IONITY Ceriale Sud (19 min, 10% → 76%)
Stop 9: Monte Alto Sud (13 min, 10% → 62%)
Stop 10: IONITY Risparmio Casa (15 min, 10% → 67%)
Stop 11: Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (17 min, 10% → 72%)
Stop 12: OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 13: JP Putevi Srbije (33 min, 18% → 89%)
Arrival: Sofia

Why the Porsche Macan Electric Won

The Porsche Macan Electric achieved a 32-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 3525km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 9min vs 3h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.

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Temperature: 15°C (summer default)
Driving style: Highway (100-120 km/h)
Starting battery: 100%
Target arrival: 10% minimum
Minimum charging stop: 10 minutes
Range: 80% of WLTP (adjustable)
Charging data: GoingElectric.de

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