Which is faster from London to Sofia: BMW i5 eDrive40 or MINI Cooper SE 2024?

The BMW i5 eDrive40 is faster, arriving 150 minutes sooner with 11 charging stops compared to 21 for the MINI Cooper SE 2024.

How many charging stops does the BMW i5 eDrive40 need from London to Sofia?

The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs 11 charging stops to complete the 2442km route from London to Sofia, with a total travel time of 26h 17m.

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

The travel time depends on the EV. The BMW i5 eDrive40 completes the 2442km route in 26h 17m, while the MINI Cooper SE 2024 takes 28h 47m.

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BMW i5 eDrive40 vs MINI Cooper SE 2024: London to Sofia

Which EV is faster on the 2442km route? <strong>BMW i5 eDrive40</strong> wins by 150 minutes with 11 charging stops.

In our London to Sofia EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 150 minutes, completing the 2442km route in 26h 17min. The key advantage? 10 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

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

Winner

BMW i5 eDrive40

Total time: 26h 17min (150 min faster)
Charging stops: 11
Charging time: 2h 18min
Energy: ~420 kWh
Distance: 2442km

Quick Comparison

Metric	BMW i5 eDrive40	MINI Cooper SE 2024
Travel time	26h 17min	28h 47min
Charging time:	2h 18min	4h 35min
Charging stops:	11	21
Energy used	~440 kWh	~440 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

BMW i5 eDrive40 Route

Start: London (100% charge)
Stop 1: Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid (10 min, 29% → 61%)
Stop 2: Shell Tienbaan (10 min, 21% → 55%)
Stop 3: IONITY Bad Camberg West (10 min, 10% → 52%)
Stop 4: IONITY Haidt Süd (10 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 5: Supercharger Euro Rastpark (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 6: eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 11% → 53%)
Stop 7: OMV Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 58%)
Stop 8: Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (23 min, 10% → 74%)
Stop 9: OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 10: JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 23% → 55%)
Stop 11: Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 47%)
Arrival: Sofia

MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route

Start: London (100% charge)
Stop 1: Diksmuidestraat (10 min, 14% → 44%)
Stop 2: Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid (12 min, 19% → 53%)
Stop 3: Total Zolder Zuid (10 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 4: Aral Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 5: IONITY Oberhonnefeld (10 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 6: Medenbach West (12 min, 10% → 48%)
Stop 7: Euro Hotel (11 min, 10% → 45%)
Stop 8: Aral Autohof Gremsdorf (10 min, 10% → 43%)
Stop 9: EWE Go McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 10: IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (10 min, 11% → 42%)
Stop 11: Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 11% → 46%)
Stop 12: Turmöl Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 13: Raststation Kammern (14 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 14: IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (18 min, 10% → 58%)
Stop 15: Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (10 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 16: Odmorište Novska Jug (15 min, 10% → 53%)
Stop 17: Odmorište Babina Greda Jug (15 min, 10% → 36%)
Stop 18: OMV Martinci (25 min, 10% → 69%)
Stop 19: Gazprom (27 min, 10% → 56%)
Stop 20: Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (13 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 21: OMV (10 min, 10% → 40%)
Arrival: Sofia

Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won

The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 150-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 2442km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 18min vs 4h 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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