In our Madrid to Bern EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 34 minutes, completing the 1474km route in 15h 53min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 15h 53min (34 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 8min
- Energy: ~254 kWh
- Distance: 1474km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
15h 53min |
16h 27min |
| Charging time: |
1h 8min |
1h 43min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~265 kWh |
~266 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (14 min, 30% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
ANDGO (10 min, 19% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Loupian (11 min, 14% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Aire De Livron (10 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Mouxy (13 min, 16% → 61%)
- Arrival: Bern
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Sercotel Plaza Feria (16 min, 13% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (15 min, 17% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Aire d'Estézargues Sud (10 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Aire De Livron (12 min, 17% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de Mouxy (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
Backstage Pub (10 min, 15% → 48%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 34-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1474km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 8min vs 1h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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