In our Madrid to Rome EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 71 minutes, completing the 1924km route in 20h 30min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 20h 30min (71 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 40min
- Energy: ~331 kWh
- Distance: 1924km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
20h 30min |
21h 41min |
| Charging time: |
1h 40min |
2h 51min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~346 kWh |
~347 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera, Calatayud (10 min, 50% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana, Lleida (14 min, 12% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
ANDGO, La Jonquera (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Loupian, Loupian (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Arc, Rousset (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Conioli Sud, Santo Stefano al Mare (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Sant'Ilario Sud, Genova (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Parcheggio del Cimitero, Chiesina Uzzanese (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (10 min, 11% → 51%)
- Arrival: Rome
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice, La Almunia de Doña Godina (22 min, 20% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana, Lleida (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Mas de la Sala, Sallent (19 min, 12% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia, Pia (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian, Loupian (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de l'Arc, Rousset (25 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 7:
Conioli Sud, Santo Stefano al Mare (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Sant'Ilario Sud, Genova (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
Parcheggio del Cimitero, Chiesina Uzzanese (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 10:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (13 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 71-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1924km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 40min vs 2h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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