In our Madrid to Prague EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 83 minutes, completing the 2226km route in 22h 37min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 22h 37min (83 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 55min
- Energy: ~383 kWh
- Distance: 2226km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
22h 37min |
24h 0min |
| Charging time: |
1h 55min |
3h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~401 kWh |
~402 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Restaurante Jundiz (10 min, 24% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger McDonald's (17 min, 11% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Super U (19 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Lidl (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Lieu dit Le Mont (12 min, 11% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Besançon Marchaux (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Park & Ride Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Bonfelder Straße (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 9:
Rastplatz Stocker Holz Süd (12 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Prague
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (12 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Centre commercial Rives d'Arcins (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Super U (34 min, 10% → 93%)
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Stop 6:
Lidl (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Lieu dit Le Mont (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de Bois Guillerot (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Zone de trois Couronnes (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
Park & Ride Pendlerparkplatz (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 11:
Bonfelder Straße (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
Shell Recharge Autohof Ursensollen (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 14:
Kladruby jih (12 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Prague
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 83-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2226km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 55min vs 3h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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