In our Madrid to Riga EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Audi e-tron GT by 56 minutes, completing the 3356km route in 37h 6min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 16 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 37h 6min (56 min faster)
- Charging stops: 16
- Charging time: 3h 37min
- Energy: ~577 kWh
- Distance: 3356km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi e-tron GT |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
38h 2min |
37h 6min |
| Charging time: |
4h 20min |
3h 37min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~604 kWh |
~601 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi e-tron GT Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Restaurante Jundiz (16 min, 11% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Géant Casino (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger N10 (18 min, 11% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Ménars (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Bauer Paris Occasion (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Novotel Valenciennes (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Shell Eupen (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Lichtendorf Süd (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (15 min, 11% → 63%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Total Autohof (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 12:
Autohaus König (13 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 13:
MOP Konarzewo (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 14:
Karczma Rzym (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Olsze Południe (41 min, 12% → 94%)
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Stop 16:
Circle K (30 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 17:
Girelė (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Riga
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 (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Bédenac Est (10 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 26% → 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:
Supercharger Novotel Valenciennes (11 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Shell Eupen (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
OBI (10 min, 25% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 17% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Irxleben (10 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Autohaus König (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 13:
MOP Konarzewo (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 14:
MOP Gajewo Wschód (46 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 15:
Circle K (24 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 16:
Girelė (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 56-minute advantage over Audi e-tron GT on this 3356km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 16 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 37min vs 4h 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~577 kWh vs ~751 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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