In our Madrid to Oslo EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the smart #1 Pro by 55 minutes, completing the 3031km route in 33h 8min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 14 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 33h 8min (55 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 2h 40min
- Energy: ~521 kWh
- Distance: 3031km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
33h 8min |
34h 3min |
| Charging time: |
2h 40min |
3h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~546 kWh |
~546 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (10 min, 39% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 33% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger N10 (14 min, 12% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Ménars (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Bauer Paris Occasion (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Carrefour Valenciennes (12 min, 12% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
McDonald's Debyestraße (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
Shell Tankstelle Teutopark (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
KFC (10 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
bft Willer (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Circle K Tappernøje Øst (13 min, 21% → 64%)
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Stop 13:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 14:
Tradenvägen (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Oslo
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (10 min, 17% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (11 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Bauer Paris Occasion (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
Lidl (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Bierset (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Ladepark Mercedesstraße / Liststraße (11 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
Tecklenburger Land Ost (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 13:
KFC (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
Decathlon (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 15:
Clever Erhvervspark (11 min, 12% → 57%)
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Stop 16:
Q8 Langhaven (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 17:
McDonald's (16 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 18:
Tradenvägen (15 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 55-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro on this 3031km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 40min vs 3h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~521 kWh vs ~594 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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