In our Lisbon to Sofia EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Skoda ENYAQ 85 by 75 minutes, completing the 3525km route in 36h 59min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 17 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 36h 59min (75 min faster)
- Charging stops: 17
- Charging time: 3h 35min
- Energy: ~606 kWh
- Distance: 3525km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Skoda ENYAQ 85 |
| Travel time |
36h 59min |
38h 14min |
| Charging time: |
3h 35min |
4h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
19 |
| Energy used |
~635 kWh |
~634 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 (21 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Super-U (10 min, 19% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Garonne (12 min, 17% → 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 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (10 min, 13% → 23%)
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Stop 13:
Petrol (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (20 min, 22% → 74%)
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Stop 15:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 16:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 23% → 55%)
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Stop 17:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Skoda ENYAQ 85 Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Turismo (18 min, 20% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Parking Calle Miravete (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Super-U (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Garonne (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Lespignan Sud (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Loupian (10 min, 26% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de l'Arc (20 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
Conioli Sud (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 11:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
Monte Alto Sud (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (12 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 15:
Petrol (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (33 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 17:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 18:
JP Putevi Srbije (17 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 19:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 75-minute advantage over Skoda ENYAQ 85 on this 3525km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 17 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 35min vs 4h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~606 kWh vs ~617 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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